The Pantone Color of the Year for 2026 is PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, described as a fundamental structural color. Its versatility is key, as it acts as a scaffolding that allows the entire color spectrum to be showcased brilliantly. In a time when color is strongly linked to personal expression, Cloud Dancer's ability to adapt, harmonize, and create contrast makes it exceptionally valuable. This shade imparts an airy lightness to all products and environments, whether it is used to make a stand-alone statement or is combined with other colors.
