Here’s a pastel color palette designed to be calmer and more soothing for your Excel file with 7 different row categories and 3 different column categories.

 <Calm Pastel Excel Color Palette>
1. Row Category 1 - 
                            
                            #F4C2C2
                         - A soft blush pink for the first row category.
2. Row Category 2 - 
                            
                            #B5C8D6
                         - A gentle light blue for the second row category.
3. Row Category 3 - 
                            
                            #C1E1C1
                         - A muted soft green representing the third row category.
4. Row Category 4 - 
                            
                            #EAD1E5
                         - A light lavender for the fourth row category.
5. Row Category 5 - 
                            
                            #F3E0B0
                         - A pale pastel yellow for the fifth row category.
6. Row Category 6 - 
                            
                            #D6CFCF
                         - A subtle taupe for the sixth row category.
7. Row Category 7 - 
                            
                            #B2D7E9
                         - A cool pastel aqua for the seventh row category.
8. Column Category 1 - 
                            
                            #F9F9F9
                         - A very light gray that provides a neutral background.
9. Column Category 2 - 
                            
                            #E2F4E2
                         - A soft mint green that complements the row colors.
10. Column Category 3 - 
                            
                            #D4E7F4
                         - A delicate sky blue that pairs well with other pastel colors.

Description: This calm pastel palette features soft, muted colors that promote a serene and organized appearance in your Excel file. Each row category is easily distinguishable, while the column categories offer a subtle background that enhances readability.

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