When it comes to finding a palette to mix your acrylic paint on, it largely boils down to personal preference.

Are you an artist looking for a palette to use plein air? Or perhaps you want one with a lid for travel that's also perfect for studio use?

No matter the reason, here are 7 of the best palettes for acrylic paint that can cover just about any scenario – you're sure to find one below that you'll love:

Comparing The Best Acrylic Painting Palettes

If you want more of an apples-to-apples comparison between all the palettes, check out our table below that compares key details:

The 7 Best Acrylic Painting Palettes Reviewed

1. Sta-Wet Palette

Designed for a few different mediums, this palette uses a unique combination of acrylic paper and a cellulose sponge to retain moisture in your acrylic paints.

While acrylic paints naturally dry out quickly, this unique system by Sta-Wet allows you to keep your paints usable longer.

This not only saves money by reducing waste, but it's great if you want to work on a piece for several days. The included lid also makes this palette great for travel – perfect for both field and school use.

2. Darice Acrylic Painting Palette

While flat palettes like Sta-Wet are great for preservation and travel, palettes like this one from Darice are perfect for color organization and mixing.

With 20 different wells, you can keep your paint orderly while the larger slanted square wells are ideal for mixing various hues. This helps produce better results in your artwork.

As a general use palette, the Darice palette works with both watercolor and oil-based paints. With a sub-$5 price tag, it's an excellent value.

3. Artlicious

Currently the #1 seller on Amazon with a near-perfect rating, this palette by Artlicious is a no-frills option perfect for standing artists thanks to the included thumb hole.

The compact size (with only 10 wells) also makes it great for plein air painting. One design consideration is the well shapes – with 6 rounded wells and 4 irregular shaped wells, some artists may prefer more uniformity.

4. Strathmore 300 Series Palette Paper

From a maker of top-rated paper for acrylic painting, Strathmore offers a great pad of paper for mixing acrylic paints.

Unlike standard parchment or freezer paper, this palette paper lies completely flat and features easy tear-away sheets. It's perfect for minimalist studios or classroom settings where easy cleanup is essential.

5. Large Oval Palette

At nearly 12" x 16.5", this palette provides a blank slate for mixing with just 3 dividers to prevent color bleeding. The thumb hole makes it comfortable for standing artists, and despite its size, it weighs only 8 ounces.

If the size doesn't suit your needs, there's a 30-day return window available.

6. Amaco Paragona Glass Palette

Glass palettes are both sustainable and long-lasting when handled with care. This 11" x 14" palette from Amaco Paragona offers a completely flat surface ideal for studio use and precise color mixing.

For those who prefer a different shape, an oval version with a thumb hole is available. Glass palettes offer easy cleanup – simply scrape dried paint with a razor blade.

7. Blick Clear Acrylic Palette

The Blick Clear Acrylic Palette provides a glass-like surface at about one-third the cost of the Amaco Paragona. The completely flat surface allows for unrestricted mixing.

While you can't use a razor blade for cleanup (it would damage the acrylic), solvents like alcohol work well for thorough cleaning.