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Colour Palette

The set of colours used consistently throughout a website's design.

A colour palette in web design is a defined set of colours used consistently across all pages and elements of a website. It typically includes a primary brand colour, secondary accent colour, neutral colours (greys, whites, blacks), and semantic colours for success/error states. A well-defined colour palette creates visual coherence, reinforces brand identity, and supports accessibility through sufficient contrast ratios.