Pantone.com has been naming their “color of the year” for quite a few years, and the 2026 colour happens to be Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer – a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. It is also described as a billowy white imbued with serenity, encouraging true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.
If you’re wondering about previous years’ winners, then here they are:
2025 – Mocha Mousse, pantone reference 17-1230
2024 – Peach Fuzz, pantone reference 13-1023
2023 – Viva Magenta – pantone reference 18-1750
2022 – Very Peri – pantone reference 17 – 3938
2021 – it appears as if there was a joint winner: pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Gray (grey) and 13-0647 Illuminating
