Format doesn't really matter. CVVC is quick.
Dark: Sad, a little lower than Original
Soft: Breathy, more mature tone. It actually works really well as a death growl bank as well, if you really whisper. However, this depends on how good your mic is.
Sweet: Like soft, but more nasal and high-pitched.
Vivid: Kind of accented? Miku Vivid is really hard to explain, but it seems more expressive and voice-acted.
Solid: Pretty similar to a Kire voicebank in its middle pitch. Miku Solid sounds lower and more mature.
Light: A mix between Sweet and Soft. Higher pitched.
Edit: Some other appends not done by Vocaloids are Edge (vocal fry), Growl and Masculine/Feminine. Growl banks are really hard to do without hurting your voice, same with screamo/power banks.