Considering that “rage bait” was Oxford University Press’ 2025 “Word of the Year,” the fact that “Cloud Dancer” is Pantone ’s 2026 “Color of the Year” makes perfect sense.

This neutral white — not too warm and not too cool — is meant to signal balance, security, a blank slate, creativity and more. That’s an awful lot to expect from one hue, but apparently Cloud Dancer fits the bill in these 24/7 always reachable and always scrolling times. With the average global citizen registering six hours and 40 minutes of screen time each day, and the nonstop news cycle infiltrating many casual conversations, the balm of white is said to provide a reprieve or reset of sorts. Known officially as 11-4201, Cloud Dancer’s versatility is meant to “provide scaffolding for the color spectrum,” per the te

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