### Soft Pastel Color Palette for Excel Financial Planner

**Palette Description:**  
This soft pastel color palette is designed to create a calming and approachable aesthetic for your Excel financial planner. The gentle hues are easy on the eyes, helping to reduce visual strain while providing clear differentiation between various sections or categories of data.

#### Color Palette:

1. **Soft Lavender**  
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #E6E6FA
                          
   - **Description:** A delicate shade of purple that brings a sense of tranquility and creativity.

2. **Pale Mint Green**  
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #B2E1D3
                          
   - **Description:** A fresh and soothing green reminiscent of spring, promoting clarity and growth.

3. **Peachy Pink**  
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #FFDAB9
                          
   - **Description:** A warm and inviting peach that adds a touch of warmth and friendliness to your planner.

4. **Light Sky Blue**  
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #87CEEB
                          
   - **Description:** A soft blue that evokes feelings of calmness and peace, perfect for maintaining focus.

5. **Buttercream Yellow**  
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #FFF5B1
                          
   - **Description:** A gentle yellow that radiates positivity and optimism, helping to brighten up your financial data.

6. **Lavender Gray**  
   - **Hex Code:** 
                            
                            #C6C3D0
                          
   - **Description:** A muted gray with lavender undertones that provides a sophisticated balance to the palette.

### Usage:  
This color palette can be used for various elements in your Excel financial planner, such as headers, charts, and cell backgrounds, to create a cohesive and visually appealing layout that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.