PANTONE Color of the Year 2026

PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a conscious statement of simplification in a frenetic society that is rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection. This white’s subtle presence acts as a whisper of calm in a noisy world. Like a blank canvas, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start. It opens up space for creativity, letting our imagination wander, so new insights and bold ideas can emerge and take shape. Inside, you’ll find a full page of Cloud Dancer, details on why Pantone selected the color for 2026, and a complete history of past Pantone Colors of the Year.