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The wait is finally over. Pantone has officially announced its 2026 Color of the Year, and honestly? It’s a total game-changer.
In a world where designers have recently leaned into deep forest greens, fiery reds, and warm earthy tones, Pantone has decided to go in the opposite direction. The 2026 pick is quiet, peaceful, and radically simple.
Cloud dancer molded pulp packaging
PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer
For the first time in the history of the Color of the Year program, Pantone has chosen white. But this isn’t just any white. Cloud Dancer is a soft, airy, and gentle shade. Pantone describes it as a symbol of “calm power in a fast-paced society,” highlighting the need to rediscover the value of thoughtfulness and reflection.
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Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains that in our noisy, distracted era, Cloud Dancer offers a “promise of clarity” and a much-needed “escape from external noise.” It’s like a visual deep breath—a blank canvas that represents a fresh start.
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Eco-Packaging: Naturally “Cloud Dancer”
As an environmental packaging company, this announcement feels like a celebration of what we do every day. Our molded paper pulp packaging naturally embodies the essence of Cloud Dancer. It is clean, minimalist, and stripped of unnecessary dyes—letting the pure, sustainable texture speak for itself.
Cloud-Shape Pulp Tray
Cloud-Shape Perfume Tray
Clamshell Eco-Packaging
Ripple Pattern Perfume Pulp Box
Look Back 25 Years of Color Trends
For over two decades, Pantone has been the global authority on color, influencing everything from home decor to the clothes we wear. Every December, the world waits for this announcement to refresh their mood boards and creative projects.
While Cloud Dancer represents a “blank canvas” for the future, we’ve spent the last few years helping brands stay on-trend with luxury paper packaging and sustainable packaging that matches Pantone’s iconic yearly picks.
2025: The Year of Mocha Mousse
Mocha Mousse is a deep, rich warm brown that exudes comfort and elegance. Its unique bronzed undertones add a touch of sophisticated flair, reminiscent of bohemian haute couture. This color immerses you in a serene and peaceful atmosphere, offering a constant sense of warmth, harmony, and refinement.
2024: The Year of Peach Fuzz (Coral Tones)
Peach Fuzz is a soft and delicate peachy hue. Its velvet-like texture symbolizes a yearning for harmony and tranquility, both in the surrounding world and deep within the human heart. It conveys a message of caring for oneself and loved ones, embodying tenderness, lightness, and a warmth that brings peace and solace.
2023: The Year of Viva Magenta (Coral/Red Tones)
Viva Magenta is a rich and vibrant red, pulsating with boundless energy. It is bold, fearless, and enthusiastic, reflecting the spirit of the 2022-2023 era: a collective desire for freedom, creative expression, and optimism during times of uncertainty and rapid global change.
2022: The Year of Very Peri (Blue-Purple)
Very Peri is an innovative blue-violet tone that has become a symbol of transformation and new beginnings. It embodies an inner confidence and curiosity that helps people adapt to new unknowns, showcasing how the physical and digital worlds will harmoniously coexist as we move forward.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s the bold energy of previous years or the serene “blank canvas” of Cloud Dancer in 2026, color tells a story. At our core, we believe that the best packaging doesn’t just look good—it feels good for the planet.
As we move into a year of simplicity and peace, let’s embrace the “clean slate” that 2026 offers.
Would you like to see how your brand looks in the 2026 Color of the Year?
Contact us today for a custom sample of our Cloud Dancer White Packaging Box and start your fresh chapter in sustainable design.
