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Pantone’s colour of the year for 2026 could be its most divisive yet
Next year’s colour is...
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Pantone has named its 2026 Colour of the Year: Cloud Dancer, a serene, billowy white. The choice symbolises calm, quiet reflection, and a "clean slate" in a hectic world.
While designers praise its versatility as a classic canvas for interiors, the shade is considered divisive due to its impracticality and difficulty keeping clean. Experts advise choosing whites carefully based on undertones to avoid a sterile look. To add warmth and depth, mix textures like wool, satin, and faux fur.
Controversial? Pantone had not chosen a brown for over a decade, before selecting Mocha Mousse for 2025.
White is alright for soft furnishings (unless you have pets or children, eat food or have sweaty hands).
Ask the expert: How do I choose a white paint?
Soft pastels are a match for the kind of slightly off-white Pantone are offering for next year.
What's in a colour, after all?
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