Pantone dropped its 2026 Color of the Year, and reactions were instant. The shade is officially called Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201)—a soft, airy white the brand describes as “calming and fresh.” ...

Reporter Pantone has named its eagerly anticipated annual color of the year for 2026, choosing a “billowy, balanced white” named Cloud Dancer. The self-described “global color authority” claims that ...

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Choice, Cloud Dancer, is being read as everything from a soothing reset to a politically tone-deaf choice in a year marked by DEI rollbacks. Some have claimed that ...

Pantone named its lightest Color of the Year to date on Thursday: Cloud Dancer (11-4201), a neutral with a narrative that’s all about wiping the slate clean. The off-white shade was chosen as a ...

Since 1999, the Pantone Color Institute has chosen a “Color of the Year” annually, meant to inspire design revolving around said color. For 2026, they went with an off-white shade called “Cloud Dancer ...

Pantone choosing a shade of white for the 2026 Color of the Year sparked progressive backlash over the weekend comparable to the reaction to the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad. On Thursday, Pantone, ...

Pay attention to undertones, which will influence how the color looks in the room. Choose warm undertones for a cozy feel or cooler undertones for a crisp modern look. Always consider natural light ...

An off-white paint color effortlessly combines warmth and brightness, offering a clean backdrop that's soft and inviting without appearing stark. These neutral shades vary widely—some have warm ...

For many years, before the COVID-19 pandemic and the social media-ification of trend forecasting—and trends in general—Pantone had a firm grasp on the design world with its annual christening of the ...