US EditionPantone Names ‘Cloud Dancer’ White as 2026 Color of the Year
Cloud Dancer, a balanced white symbolizing calm and new beginnings, is Pantone's first white Color of the Year in 26 years, chosen to counter digital noise, the institute said.
- On Thursday, Dec. 4, Pantone officially named Cloud Dancer its 2026 Color of the Year, describing it as the lightest and an unprecedented white choice.
- Pantone forecasters tracked trends across fashion, interiors, art, film and politics before narrowing to Cloud Dancer, influenced by digital noise and AI and a cultural desire for clarity, Pantone said.
- Pantone is launching a creative initiative with Emiliano Ponzi’s limited-edition tote and Joybird will offer fabrics across 300 products, with Motorola featuring an ultrathin Edge 70.
- Pantone says Cloud Dancer will set wardrobes and design palettes for the next 365 days, promoting simplification and relaxation while pairing easily in interiors and fashion sectors.
- Jennifer Lawrence and others have worn Cloud Dancer on red carpets and at the Nov. 16 Governors Awards, surprising observers expecting moodier palettes next year.
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