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Pantone Names ‘Cloud Dancer’ the 2026 Color of the Year

Pantone frames the airy white as a calming reset, with partner releases planned across phones, home goods, hospitality.

Overview

  • Pantone describes Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) as a lofty, billowy white neutral with a soft, luminous feel rather than a stark white.
  • Official statements tie the shade to relaxation, focus, renewal and clarity, with the institute calling it a discrete white that encourages calm and creative breathing room.
  • Partner collaborations will feature the hue in consumer products from Motorola, Play-Doh, Post-it, Joybird, Command, Pura and Mandarin Oriental.
  • Fashion coverage promotes the color as a versatile neutral for 2026 wardrobes, recommending airy dresses, minimalist sarees, power blazers, classic tees and bridal or traditional looks.
  • Interior and real-estate reporting highlights its ability to brighten rooms, set a tranquil tone for staging and signal a lighter, refreshed aesthetic.