Korean Dictionary
How to say "Palette" in Korean
“Palette” in Korean is 팔레트 (pronounced "Palleteu").
팔레트
Palleteu
Usage & Context
A loanword used in Korean art studios. Refers to both the physical mixing surface and the color scheme in digital design.
Example Sentence
팔레트에 색을 섞었습니다.
I mixed colors on the palette.
How to use 팔레트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Palette” is 팔레트, romanized as Palleteu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'pal-le-teu'. A loanword. Three syllables: 'pal' (like 'pal'), 'le' (aspirated 'lay'), 'teu' (very short 'tuh').
More Example Sentences
preparing to paint
팔레트에 물감을 짜 놓았어요.
I squeezed paints onto the palette.
beauty purchase
새 아이섀도 팔레트 샀어요.
I bought a new eyeshadow palette.
makeup review
팔레트 색 조합이 예뻐요.
The palette color combo is pretty.
Cultural Context
팔레트 is used for both the artist's palette and cosmetics (especially 아이섀도 팔레트 / eyeshadow palettes). K-beauty brands are globally famous for their palette design — compact size and coordinated hues. In web/app design, 컬러 팔레트 (color palette) is standard tech vocabulary.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
팔레트 좀 빌려 줘.
Lend me the palette.
팔레트에 섞어 주세요.
Please mix it on the palette.
이 팔레트 색 예쁘죠?
This palette's colors are pretty, right?
Related Expressions
물감
mulgam
paint
색상
saeksang
color
아이섀도
aisyaedo
eyeshadow
붓
but
brush
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