Cloud Dancer – Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026

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Pantone’s Cloud Dancer sets a calm, understated direction for 2026 — a quietly refined neutral designed to let texture, form and materiality take the lead. While not the boldest shade, its restraint creates room for architectural surfaces to define the character of a space.

To help designers work with this intentionally subtle tone, we recommend pairing Cloud Dancer with:

• 3D fluted profiles to introduce depth and architectural rhythm

• Marble-inspired finishes for tonal contrast and elevated refinement

• Contemporary concrete aesthetics for structure, balance and visual clarity

Together, these combinations bring dimension, movement and material expression to a shade that performs best as a backdrop – not a focal point.

Explore our latest collections designed to complement Cloud Dancer and support a materials-first design approach. 

Cavendish
Grond One
Calke
Arko
Kaway
Barton