Here’s a revised color palette for your ERP website that aligns with the design principles and goals you’ve outlined for a professional PMS/dashboard interface. Each color has been carefully chosen to reflect the statuses and ensure clarity for users.

json
{
  "palette_name": "Enterprise Workflow Status Palette",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Pending Approval",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #B0B0B0
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Queued / Preparing",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #D3D3D3
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "In Progress (Active)",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #007BFF
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Ready for Return / Pickup",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #4CAF50
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Completed (Success)",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #28A745
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Cancelled (Destructive)",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #FF4C4C
       "
    }
  ]
}

Palette Description

1. Pending Approval ( #B0B0B0 ): This neutral gray color indicates non-active states, signaling that an action is awaited without drawing too much attention.
2. Queued / Preparing ( #D3D3D3 ): A lighter gray to signify a waiting state, ensuring it remains unobtrusive while still indicating that something is in the pipeline.
3. In Progress (Active) ( #007BFF ): A calm blue for the active state, providing a clear and professional contrast that helps users recognize the current action at a glance.
4. Ready for Return / Pickup ( #4CAF50 ): A soft green to signify readiness without overwhelming users, indicating a successful transition to this state.
5. Completed (Success) ( #28A745 ): A deeper green that clearly marks successful completion, reinforcing a positive outcome.
6. Cancelled (Destructive) ( #FF4C4C ): A vibrant red to indicate cancellation or destructive actions, ensuring users are aware of the critical nature of this state.

This palette maintains a professional and modern tone suitable for enterprise applications, focusing on clarity and usability for daily interactions.

Would you like any specific adjustments or additional colors for other states?