Based on your request to have the third color specified as #FFA840 , here’s the updated five-step gradient palette:

1. #EA534A (Start Color)
2. #D0544D
3. #FFA840 (Updated Color)
4. #8F8F5B
5. #49A971 (End Color)

Here is the revised JSON object representing this color palette:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Five Step Gradient with Custom Color",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Start Red",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #EA534A
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Intermediate Red 1",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #D0544D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Custom Orange",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #FFA840
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Intermediate Green 1",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #8F8F5B
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "End Green",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #49A971
                        "
    }
  ]
}

This palette transitions from a vibrant red through a warm orange to a fresh green. Would you like to make any further modifications or explore different options?