Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Pantone Announces 2026 Colour of the Year: Cloud Dancer
Pantone is a company that helps people and businesses use colors in a consistent way.
Every year, they pick a 'Colour of the Year' to inspire designs and products.
This year, they chose 'Cloud Dancer,' a soft white color that they say represents calmness.
The company started in the 1950s and created a system to make sure colors look the same everywhere.
Their annual color choice often influences fashion, design, and other industries.
Some people love the new color, while others think it's boring or even controversial.
Pantone, founded in 1962, is known for its standardized color reproduction system, the Pantone Matching System (PMS).
The company announced 'Cloud Dancer,' a lofty white, as the 2026 Colour of the Year, symbolizing calmness and reflection.
Pantone's Colour of the Year is chosen based on global influences, including entertainment, fashion, and socio-economic conditions.
The annual color choice influences various industries, from fashion to interior design, and is promoted through collaborations with major brands.
While some appreciate 'Cloud Dancer' for its minimalistic appeal, others criticize it for lacking inspiration or find it controversial.
- Who
- Pantone, an American company specializing in color standards
- What
- Announced 'Cloud Dancer' as the 2026 Colour of the Year
- When
- December 5, 2023
- Where
- Global announcement, with origins in New Jersey, USA
- Why
- To influence design strategies, consumer engagement, and personal identity expression
- Company
- Pantone
- Founder
- Lawrence Herbert
- Year Founded
- 1962
- 2026 Colour of the Year
- Cloud Dancer
- Description of Cloud Dancer
- A lofty white symbolizing calming influence
- Pantone Matching System (PMS)
- Standardized colour reproduction system
- First Colour of the Year
- Cerulean Blue 15-4020 (2000)