Here’s an 8-color palette that features two bright colors (red, orange, or yellow) paired with a matching blue, along with six neutral shades of gray, almost black, and white:

json
{
  "palette_name": "Vibrant and Neutral Harmony",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Bright Red",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #FF4500
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Cobalt Blue",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #0047AB
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Charcoal Gray",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #333333
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Slate Gray",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #708090
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Light Gray",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #D3D3D3
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Off-White",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #F8F8F8
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "Almost Black",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #1C1C1C
       "
    },
    {
      "name": "White Smoke",
      "hex_code": "
          
          #F5F5F5
       "
    }
  ]
}

This palette combines a vibrant red with a classic cobalt blue, balanced by a range of neutral grays and whites. Would you like any further adjustments or have any specific uses in mind for this palette?