Pantone Color of the Year 2026 – Cloud Dancer

Pantone has officially revealed its Color of the Year 2026, and this time it’s – PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. 

A billowy white imbued with serenity, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.

«PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer invites a space where function and feeling intertwine to build atmospheres of serenity and spaciousness, providing a refuge of visual cleanliness that inspires well-being and lightness» – writes pantone.com.

What Cloud Dancer Represents

• A blank canvas: The neutral shade is positioned as an open canvas for creativity, personal expression, and reinvention — a signal that the future is ours to define intentionally.
• Simplicity and calm: In contrast to recent bold and saturated hues, this quiet white reflects a societal craving for serenity, clarity, and respite from noise and overstimulation.
• Versatility: With both warm and cool undertones, Cloud Dancer is designed to pair effortlessly with a wide range of palettes — from soft pastels to deeper tones — making it adaptable to fashion, interior design, tech products, and more.

Pantone Color of the Year 2020–2025