Color Palette for Excel Workbook with 16 Shades:

1. Color Name: Blue
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #0072BB
                        
   Description: A vibrant shade of blue for headers and titles.

2. Color Name: Green
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #4CAF50
                        
   Description: Fresh green color for highlighting important data.

3. Color Name: Red
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #E57373
                        
   Description: Red for indicating errors or warnings in the workbook.

4. Color Name: Purple
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #9C27B0
                        
   Description: Elegant purple for accentuating key information.

5. Color Name: Orange
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #FF9800
                        
   Description: Bright orange for call-to-action buttons or links.

6. Color Name: Yellow
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #FFEB3B
                        
   Description: Cheerful yellow for highlighting positive data or results.

7. Color Name: Teal
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #009688
                        
   Description: Calming teal for backgrounds or section dividers.

8. Color Name: Pink
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #E91E63
                        
   Description: Playful pink for adding a pop of color to charts or graphs.

9. Color Name: Indigo
   Hex Code: 
                            
                            #3F51B5
                        
   Description: Deep indigo for creating a professional look in the workbook.

10. Color Name: Lime
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #CDDC39
                        
    Description: Refreshing lime for highlighting new or updated information.

11. Color Name: Cyan
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #00BCD4
                        
    Description: Vibrant cyan for emphasizing important data points.

12. Color Name: Amber
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #FFC107
                        
    Description: Warm amber for highlighting deadlines or urgent tasks.

13. Color Name: Deep Purple
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #673AB7
                        
    Description: Rich deep purple for creating a sophisticated color scheme.

14. Color Name: Light Blue
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #03A9F4
                        
    Description: Light blue for creating a clean and modern design in the workbook.

15. Color Name: Deep Orange
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #FF5722
                        
    Description: Deep orange for drawing attention to critical information.

16. Color Name: Brown
    Hex Code: 
                            
                            #795548
                        
    Description: Neutral brown for creating a professional and organized look.