Color Palette for Excel Tracking:

1. Planned Date:
   - Color Name: Light Blue
   - Hex Code: 
                            
                            #B3E5FC
                        
   - Description: Represents planned dates in a calm and organized manner.

2. Forecast Date:
   - Color Name: Light Green
   - Hex Code: 
                            
                            #C8E6C9
                        
   - Description: Signifies forecasted dates with a sense of growth and progress.

3. Actual Date:
   - Color Name: Light Orange
   - Hex Code: 
                            
                            #FFD180
                        
   - Description: Depicts actual dates in a vibrant and energetic hue.

4. Late Actual:
   - Color Name: Red
   - Hex Code: 
                            
                            #EF5350
                        
   - Description: Highlights late actual dates with a bold and attention-grabbing color.

5. Late Forecast:
   - Color Name: Dark Orange
   - Hex Code: 
                            
                            #FFA726
                        
   - Description: Indicates late forecast dates with a sense of urgency and warning.

6. Highlighted Font:
   - Color Name: Dark Blue
   - Hex Code: 
                            
                            #1976D2
                        
   - Description: Used to emphasize important details or headings in a professional and sleek manner.