Cloud Dancer is the Color of the Year
Pantone's Color of the Year 2026 is Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201), roughly #F0EEE9 on screen. An airy white for a world that needs a quiet moment. Below: every Color of the Year since 2000, a time machine to travel between them, and palettes for each.
The Color of the Year time machine
Drag through the years, or type the year you were born to meet your color.
Every Color of the Year
- 2026Cloud DancerPANTONE 11-4201 · #F0EEE9
- 2025Mocha MoussePANTONE 17-1230 · #A47864
- 2024Peach FuzzPANTONE 13-1023 · #FFBE98
- 2023Viva MagentaPANTONE 18-1750 · #BB2649
- 2022Very PeriPANTONE 17-3938 · #6667AB
- 2021Ultimate Gray & IlluminatingPANTONE 17-5104 / 13-0647 · #939597
- 2020Classic BluePANTONE 19-4052 · #0F4C81
- 2019Living CoralPANTONE 16-1546 · #FF6F61
- 2018Ultra VioletPANTONE 18-3838 · #5F4B8B
- 2017GreeneryPANTONE 15-0343 · #88B04B
- 2016Rose Quartz & SerenityPANTONE 13-1520 / 15-3919 · #F7CAC9
- 2015MarsalaPANTONE 18-1438 · #955251
- 2014Radiant OrchidPANTONE 18-3224 · #B163A3
- 2013EmeraldPANTONE 17-5641 · #009473
- 2012Tangerine TangoPANTONE 17-1463 · #DD4124
- 2011HoneysucklePANTONE 18-2120 · #D94F70
- 2010TurquoisePANTONE 15-5519 · #45B5AA
- 2009MimosaPANTONE 14-0848 · #F0C05A
- 2008Blue IrisPANTONE 18-3943 · #5A5B9F
- 2007Chili PepperPANTONE 19-1557 · #9B1B30
- 2006Sand DollarPANTONE 13-1106 · #DECDBE
- 2005Blue TurquoisePANTONE 15-5217 · #53B0AE
- 2004TigerlilyPANTONE 17-1456 · #E2583E
- 2003Aqua SkyPANTONE 14-4811 · #7BC4C4
- 2002True RedPANTONE 19-1664 · #BF1932
- 2001Fuchsia RosePANTONE 17-2031 · #C74375
- 2000CeruleanPANTONE 15-4020 · #9BB7D4
FAQ
What is the Pantone Color of the Year 2026?
The Pantone Color of the Year 2026 is Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201). Its approximate HEX equivalent on screen is #F0EEE9.
When is the next Color of the Year announced?
Pantone usually announces the next Color of the Year in early December. This page updates once the new color is announced.
Are these the official Pantone values?
No. Pantone colors are defined for physical materials and printing; the HEX codes here are approximate screen equivalents for inspiration. Use official Pantone references for print and production.
Which Color of the Year was the first?
Cerulean, for the year 2000. In 2016 and 2021 Pantone chose two colors instead of one.
PANTONE® and Color of the Year are trademarks of Pantone LLC. Swatchly is not affiliated with Pantone. HEX values are approximate screen equivalents for inspiration only.