Here’s an expanded color palette with eight distinct colors that can be used for various types of cells in Excel, including formulas, hardcoded inputs, outputs, and additional categories for better organization.

json
{
  "palette_name": "Enhanced Excel Color Palette",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Formula Cell",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #D9EAD3
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Hardcoded Input",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F9CB9C
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Output Cell",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #A4C8E1
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Header",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F6B7A0
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Background Alternative",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F4F4F4
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Highlight Cell",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #FFF2CC
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Error Cell",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F4CCCC
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Comment Cell",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #CFE2F3
                        "
    }
  ]
}

Palette Description

• Formula Cell ( #D9EAD3 ): A soft green color to indicate cells that contain formulas.
• Hardcoded Input ( #F9CB9C ): A warm peach color for cells where users manually input values.
• Output Cell ( #A4C8E1 ): A calm blue color for cells that display results from formulas.
• Header ( #F6B7A0 ): A light red shade for header cells to make them stand out.
• Background Alternative ( #F4F4F4 ): A light gray background color that offers a soft contrast without being too harsh.
• Highlight Cell ( #FFF2CC ): A gentle yellow color for highlighting important cells or data points.
• Error Cell ( #F4CCCC ): A light pink color for indicating cells that contain errors or warnings.
• Comment Cell ( #CFE2F3 ): A soft blue color for cells that contain comments or notes.

Would you like to explore any specific color combinations or need further adjustments to this palette?