MEET “CLOUD DANCER” 2026’S COLOR OF THE YEAR SELECTED BY PANTONE
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Every year, Pantone (the leading worldwide color authority) chooses a #ColorOfTheYear to represent and embody certain periods of time by meticulously analyzing and anticipating global trends, attitudes and events in order to select a specific hue that captures, highlights and even influences the collective relationship between color and culture.
What does Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year “Cloud Dancer” — the first shade of white to be selected — mean for 2026?
While 2025’s #MochaMousse (a warm, enriching brown) continued themes of familiarity, sensuality and comfort of 2024’s #PeachFuzz (a soft nurturing peach hue), 2026’s C.O.Y #CloudDancer is quite the departure:
As the first white shade to be selected, “Cloud Dancer; TCX 11-4201” literally represents a fresh start, providing a blank slate free from the noise of the outside world. According to Pantone, the neutral, airy white symbolizes making space for serenity and reflection in a busy, digitally-saturated world.
While some criticize the decision for its inherent subtly, others argue that “Cloud Dancer” encourages true creativity by challenging notions of influence. What do you think? We’d love to hear on Instagram @ultimateface!
Learn more about “Cloud Dancer” and its impact on 2026 with a FREE, LIVE ZOOM presentation hosted by Laurie Spellman, color expert, UFC® founder and storyteller, as she breaks down what it means for beauty and fashion in 2026:
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