### Gantt Chart Business Color Palette

**Palette Description:**  
This color palette is designed for Gantt charts used in business settings, providing a professional and visually appealing representation of project timelines. The colors are carefully selected to ensure clarity, distinction, and ease of interpretation, making it easier for stakeholders to analyze project phases and progress.

| Color Name       | Hex Code | Description                            |
|------------------|----------|----------------------------------------|
| **Corporate Blue**   | 
                            
                            #007BFF
                          | A vibrant blue that conveys trust and professionalism, ideal for project timelines. |
| **Calm Gray**       | 
                            
                            #A9A9A9
                          | A neutral gray that serves as a background or secondary color, ensuring other colors pop. |
| **Success Green**   | 
                            
                            #28A745
                          | Represents success and progress, perfect for completed tasks or milestones. |
| **Warning Yellow**  | 
                            
                            #FFC107
                          | A bright yellow to highlight warnings or items that need attention, ensuring visibility. |
| **Critical Red**    | 
                            
                            #DC3545
                          | A bold red for critical tasks or overdue items, immediately attracting attention. |
| **Info Teal**       | 
                            
                            #20C997
                          | A calming teal that can represent informational tasks or non-urgent updates. |
| **Background Beige** | 
                            
                            #F8F9FA
                          | A soft beige for background areas, creating a pleasant contrast with other colors. |
| **Highlight Purple** | 
                            
                            #6F42C1
                          | A striking purple for highlighting key phases or important notes within the chart. |
| **Secondary Orange** | 
                            
                            #FD7E14
                          | A warm orange for secondary tasks or phases, adding diversity without overwhelming. |

This palette offers a harmonious blend of colors that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, enhancing the usability of Gantt charts in a business context.