Colour palette
A colour palette is a small set (typically three to seven) of colours that anchor the visual identity of a project. In photography it ties together wardrobe choices, prop selection, location styling, and post-production colour grading. Palettes can be extracted from a hero reference image, drawn from harmonies (analogous, complementary, triadic), or imported from brand guidelines as Adobe Swatch Exchange (.ase) files.
Example
An autumnal lookbook palette might use deep terracotta (#A8492E), mustard (#C8923A), olive (#5B6B3A), cream (#F0E6D2), and charcoal (#2A2A2A) — five swatches that govern every styling decision.
Where it fits in a photoshoot workflow
Use the related entries below to see how colour palette connects to the rest of the production process. ShootVision is a single workspace that turns each of these glossary concepts into something you can build, share, and reuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a colour palette in photography?
- A colour palette is a curated set of colours that defines the look of a shoot or brand. Photographers use palettes to keep moodboards, wardrobe, set design, and post-production grading consistent.
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