Here’s an updated 8-color palette with darker shades that maintain clarity while providing a more subdued, professional look for your diagrams.

json
{
  "palette_name": "Diagram Elegance",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Steel Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #4682B4
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Burnt Orange",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #CC5500
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Forest Green",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #228B22
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #4B0082
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Mustard Yellow",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #A57C00
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Dark Red",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #8B0000
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Slate Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #708090
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Dark Coral",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #CD5B45
                        "
    }
  ]
}

Palette Description

The “Diagram Elegance” palette features darker, more muted colors that maintain high visibility and differentiation. Steel Blue and Slate Gray provide a solid foundation, while Burnt Orange and Dark Red add depth and contrast. Forest Green brings a natural touch, and Indigo offers a rich, deep hue. Mustard Yellow and Dark Coral round out the palette with warm accents, making it suitable for professional and sophisticated diagrams.

Do these shades align better with your vision for your diagrams?