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AD9711
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Dec 07, 2023

Adding custom color palette to excel Fill selection.

I was wondering if I could add my custom fill colors to Excel. I know you can select every color under the sun using the RGB inputs, but I was hoping to use the pen color "Galaxy" from the pen color ...
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NikolinoDE
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Dec 08, 2023

AD9711 

Excel does not provide a direct way to import custom colors from external sources, such as the pen color selections, into its color palette. The color palette in Excel is limited to the built-in theme colors, standard colors, and recently used colors, so far I know.

However, you can manually match the color using RGB values. If you know the RGB values for the "Galaxy" color or any other custom color you want, you can set it in Excel using the RGB color model. Here are the steps:

  1. Open the Fill Color Dialog:
    • Select the cell or shape you want to fill.
    • Go to the "Home" tab on the ribbon.
    • Click on the "Fill Color" button (paint bucket icon) in the "Font" group.
  2. Choose More Fill Colors:
    • In the Fill Color menu, click on "More Fill Colors" at the bottom.
  3. Set RGB Values:
    • In the "Colors" dialog, go to the "Custom" tab.
    • Enter the RGB values for your desired color.
    • Click "OK" to apply the color.

If you're specifically looking to use the "Galaxy" color from the pen color selections, you might need to find or approximate its RGB values. You can use graphic design tools or online resources to find the RGB values of a color and then input those values into Excel.

Remember that software features and capabilities may change over time with updates. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.

 

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Hope this will help you.

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