Here is an updated color palette that replaces the taupes with different colors, while still maintaining a subdued and professional look suitable for an Excel chart:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Subtle Earth Tones V2",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Muted Sage",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #B7C9A5
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Sage Green",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #A3BFAF
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Dusty Blue",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #A3B7C9
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Soft Blue",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #8DA3B7
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Warm Gray",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #B0B3B8
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Light Gray",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #D1D3D4
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Muted Brick",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #C84A3D
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Soft Brick",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #D67F6D
       "
    }
  ]
}

This palette, “Subtle Earth Tones V2,” features muted colors with a replacement of taupes for warm and light grays, maintaining a calm and professional aesthetic perfect for visualizations in Excel.

Do you have any specific elements in your Excel chart you’d like to focus on, or would you like advice on how to implement this palette?