Pantone has announced "Cloud Dancer" as its 2026 Color of the Year . Described as a "billowy, balanced white," Cloud Dancer is intended to evoke serenity and inspire a fresh start. The color, Pantone 11-4201, symbolizes calmness in a hectic world, encouraging reflection and new beginnings. According to Pantone, Cloud Dancer represents a move away from society's relentless demands, emphasizing the importance of both action and being.

The choice of Cloud Dancer, an off-white shade, marks the first time since 1999 that Pantone has selected a white hue for its Color of the Year. Leatrice Eiseman , Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that the color offers "a promise of clarity" amid the overwhelming noise of modern life. Laurie Pressman , Vice-President of the

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