Here’s a color palette that would be suitable for an Excel budget spreadsheet, focusing on clarity and easy readability:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Budget Clarity",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Sky Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #87CEEB
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Mint Green",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #98FF98
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Soft Yellow",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #FFFACD
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Light Coral",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F08080
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Lavender",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #E6E6FA
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Light Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #D3D3D3
                        "
    }
  ]
}

Palette Description:

The “Budget Clarity” palette features soft, pastel colors that enhance readability and differentiate between different categories in your budget. The light tones help to minimize visual clutter while still providing enough contrast for important data points.

Would you like to customize any colors in this palette or need additional help with your Excel budget?