5.-Contributing.md

@@ -17,11 +17,23 @@ To ensure uniformity, all visualizations should use the following font and color
 ### Font
 - **Sans-serif**: Use a generic sans-serif font, which is the default in most systems, such as Segoe UI on Windows or San Francisco on macOS.
 
-### Color Palette
-- **Green**: `#608C32`
-- **Blue**: `#0063A7`
-- **Black**: `black`
-- **Grey**: `grey50`
+### Color Palette Rules
+
+#### 3 Colors:
+- **Primary Green**: `#608C32` – Use this for highlighting key sections or elements that represent growth, success, or positive outcomes.
+- **Primary Blue**: `#0063A7` – Use this for core sections related to general information or neutral elements.
+- **Primary Red**: `#D32F2F` – Use this for sections involving comparison, warnings, or attention-grabbing elements.
+
+#### 4 Colors:
+In addition to the 3-color palette:
+- **Orange**: `#e8995b` – Use this for accenting or highlighting minor sections, or where a warm, energetic tone is needed.
+
+#### 8 Colors:
+In addition to the 4-color palette:
+- **Yellow**: `#e7ba61` – Use this for highlighting important stats or sections.
+- **Pink**: `#fc85af` – Use this for softer, playful elements.
+- **Grey**: `#7f7f7f` – Use this for neutral or muted sections where the focus is less critical.
+- **Dark Brown**: `#683e00` – Use this for added contrast in visualizations or text, especially where a natural tone is appropriate.
 
 ### Applying the Theme
 
@@ -29,10 +41,15 @@ Here is the R code snippet to use for ensuring that your visualizations follow t
 
 ```r
 # Define color palette and formatting
-color_green <- "#608C32"
-color_blue <- "#0063A7"
-color_black <- "black"
-color_grey <- "grey50"
+color_green <- "#608C32"     # Green for growth or positive elements
+color_blue <- "#0063A7"      # Blue for neutral elements
+color_red <- "#D32F2F"       # Red for comparisons or warnings
+color_orange <- "#e8995b"    # Orange for accents
+color_yellow <- "#e7ba61"    # Yellow for highlights
+color_pink <- "#fc85af"      # Pink for playful elements
+color_grey <- "#7f7f7f"      # Grey for neutral sections
+color_brown <- "#683e00"     # Dark brown for contrast
+
 font_family <- "sans"  # Use a generic sans-serif font
 font_size <- 30
 axis_label_size <- 30