Pantone Picks 'No Color' for 2026: Cloud Dancer Sparks Backlash
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
Pantone named a neutral white shade called “Cloud Dancer” as its 2026 Color of the Year, describing it as a “blank canvas” symbolizing rest, renewal, and escape from modern overload. The choice provoked mixed reactions: critics called it boring or defensive—some likening it to dental floss—and foreign outlets suggested political meanings, arguing a white hue can evoke racial connotations or signal elite comfort. Supporters counter that in a saturated media culture, a non-intrusive color fits a cultural desire for simplicity and calm; designers note all-white looks (e.g., Ralph Lauren’s 2026 U.S. Olympic uniform) can feel daring. Pantone says the color is versatile and intended to reflect what people need next.
