Here’s a revised 8-color palette for diagrams that strikes a balance between muted and vibrant, providing enough contrast to ensure clarity while still maintaining a professional aesthetic.

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{
  "palette_name": "Balanced Diagram Tones",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Midnight Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #2C3E50
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Olive Drab",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #6B8E23
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Warm Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #A89F91
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Steel Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #4682B4
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Rusty Orange",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #C65D3D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Dark Slate Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #2F4F4F
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Sage Green",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #B2BEB5
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Slate Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #6A5ACD
                        "
    }
  ]
}

Palette Description

The “Balanced Diagram Tones” palette features a range of colors that provide a good level of contrast and visibility. Midnight Blue and Dark Slate Gray offer strong, deep hues, while Olive Drab and Sage Green introduce earthy tones. Steel Blue and Rusty Orange add a touch of vibrancy, and Warm Gray provides a neutral balance. Slate Blue rounds out the palette with a subtle hint of color, making it ideal for diagrams that need to capture attention without being overly bright.

How does this palette resonate with you? Is there anything else you’d like to adjust?