Phrase guide

palette swap

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An image that is the same as another but rendered with a different colour palette.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, video-games

Examples

  • Nintendo's Luigi character started out as a palette swap of Mario.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To change the color palette used to render a palettized image.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, video-games

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Etymology

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