Color of the Year announcements have arrived, and 2026’s selections reveal a design landscape in fascinating transition. Major paint manufacturers across the globe are delivering their verdicts: Some ...

Pantone named a tranquil, airy hue as its 2026 Color of the Year, signaling a cultural shift toward calm, clarity and fresh starts. The shade is meant to serve as a "blank canvas," encouraging ...

As Pantone goes light and airy with its 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, some designers are betting on deeper, more decadent shades that feel both bold and comforting. A sophisticated, rich shade ...

Pantone has named 'Cloud Dancer' (PANTONE 11-4201) as its 2026 Color of the Year. The color is described as a natural, billowy white meant to evoke tranquility and peace. Cloud Dancer follows the 2025 ...

The world’s leading color authority, Pantone, just announced that its 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer and describes it this way: “A whisper of tranquility and peace in a noisy world.” ...

Looking for innovative and creative ways to use Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer? Here are some top design ...

The 2026 Shade of the Year is Cloud Dancer, which is meant to symbolize "a calming influence in a society" Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working ...

What’s in a color? Each year, the experts at Pantone challenge themselves to come up with a Color of the Year that captures the global mood, forecasts cultural trends and influence industries spanning ...

Time to ditch the white and grays. Warm and rich neutrals, as well as earthy takes on blue and green, are topping designers' ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There is an overarching theme threading through these selections, though—a hunger for authenticity, ...