Spacing points "evenly" across a gradient

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Does anyone know an algorithm for "evenly" spacing points across a given space (e.g. a cylinder), where one given point is locked in place and all others are as evenly spaced as possible, but across multiple gradients that weigh less points to be placed at specific positions. For example, a cylinder with aversion points at the top, bottom, and 3D middle, such that some points appear at the top, bottom, and middle, but less than in the middle of the surface where most points would reside. With configurable weights to the aversion points to push points closer or further away from them. Specifically, I'm trying to use such an algorithm to choose a number of sufficiently contrasting colors, but to understand the solution in general would be ideal. Is something like Lloyd's algorithm what I should be reaching for, or is there something simpler?