2026’s Color-of-the-Year Drama: Why “Cloud Dancer” Isn’t the Whole Story And What to Use Instead

Every year the Pantone Color Institute’s “Color of the Year” announcement stirs buzz in decor and design circles. For 2026, their pick is Cloud Dancer — a soft, airy white (PANTONE 11-4201) meant to signal calm, clarity, and a fresh reset in a chaotic world.