Got it! Here’s an updated color palette with “Bright White” and “Soft Gray” replaced by two new colors, while retaining C8102E and 00253E:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Excel Theme Based on C8102E and 00253E",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Vibrant Red",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #C8102E
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Deep Blue",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #00253E
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Light Red",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #FF4C4C
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Sky Blue",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #007BFF
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Charcoal Gray",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #333333
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Ivory",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #FFFFF0
       "
    }
  ]
}

Implementing the Color Palette in Excel:

1. Open Excel: Start by opening a new or existing workbook in Microsoft Excel.

2. Access the Color Palette:
   • Go to the “Page Layout” tab on the ribbon.
   • Click on “Colors” in the “Themes” group.
3. Create a New Theme:
   • Select “Customize Colors” from the dropdown menu.
   • In the “Create New Theme Colors” dialog box, you can assign your custom colors.
4. Assigning Colors:
   • For each color, click on the color box next to the respective element (e.g., Text/Background, Accent, etc.) to change it.
   • Enter the HEX code for each color:
     • Vibrant Red: #C8102E
     • Deep Blue: #00253E
     • Light Red: #FF4C4C
     • Sky Blue: #007BFF
     • Charcoal Gray: #333333
     • Ivory: #FFFFF0
5. Save Your Theme:
   • After assigning all colors, give your theme a name and click “Save.”
   • Your new color theme is now available for use in your workbook.

Would you like assistance with anything else, or do you have any specific designs in mind using this palette?