Here’s the updated palette featuring a blue that falls between Cobalt Blue and Muted Cobalt Blue, providing a balanced tone that retains some vibrancy while being less intense than the original Cobalt Blue:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Vibrant Distinction with Intermediate Blue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Slate Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #6A7B9D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Olive Green",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #4B5D33
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Rusty Orange",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #C14A32
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Muted Teal",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #3B8C8C
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Dusty Mauve",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #A78B9E
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Warm Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #A49A8D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Charcoal",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #4B4B4D
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Goldenrod",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #DAA520
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Soft Coral",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #FF6F61
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Pale Sage",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #B2BFA2
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Sky Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #87CEEB
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Blush Pink",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #F2C6D4
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Forest Green",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #228B22
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Lavender Gray",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #C4C3D0
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Copper",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #B87333
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Navy Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #001F3F
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Intermediate Cobalt Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #4A90E2
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #008B8B
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Cerulean Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #007BA7
                        "
    },
    {
      "name": "Powder Blue",
      "hex_code": "
                            
                            #B0E0E6
                        "
    }
  ]
}

The “Intermediate Cobalt Blue” (hex code #4A90E2 ) provides a captivating middle ground between the original Cobalt Blue and the muted version, maintaining a rich yet balanced tone.

If you have more preferences or if there’s anything else you’d like to adjust, let me know!