### Color Palette for Effective Excel Tables

#### Palette Name: "Professional Clarity"

1. **Midnight Blue**
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #003C71
                        
   - **Description:** A deep, calming blue that conveys professionalism and trust, ideal for headers and titles in Excel tables.

2. **Steel Gray**
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #7D9B9B
                        
   - **Description:** A neutral gray that adds a modern touch, perfect for borders or background shading to enhance readability without distraction.

3. **Emerald Green**
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #2ECC71
                        
   - **Description:** A fresh green that signifies growth and success, great for highlighting key data points or positive metrics.

4. **Sunset Orange**
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #FF6F30
                        
   - **Description:** A vibrant orange that draws attention, perfect for alerts or important notes within the table.

5. **Soft Yellow**
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #F1C40F
                        
   - **Description:** A warm yellow that adds brightness and energy, suitable for background highlights or to indicate caution.

6. **Crisp White**
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #FFFFFF
                        
   - **Description:** A clean, bright white that offers contrast, perfect for text and ensuring maximum legibility against darker colors.

### Palette Summary:
This "Professional Clarity" palette combines deep, trustworthy tones with vibrant highlights to create effective, easily readable Excel tables. The colors are designed to enhance data presentation, guide the viewer's eye, and improve overall clarity and impact.