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Pantone's controversial 2026 color of the year choice explained

The 2026 Shade of the Year is Cloud Dancer, which is meant to symbolize "a calming influence in a society" On Dec. 4, Pantone announced its 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) The ...
Forbes

Birth Of The Pantone Color System Chronicled In New Documentary

At 96, Pantone inventor Lawrence Herbert gets his due in ‘The King of Color,’ a documentary about the man who brought order to a chaotic 1950s world of color. Patrick Creadon is the director and ...
Women's Wear Daily

Pantone’s New Color System Is Tailor-Made for the Metallic Trend

From Gucci to Balmain, designers recently presented Spring ’19 metallic apparel, footwear and accessories that oozed effortless elegance. However, achieving those desired metallic colorways more than ...
Glamour

Is the Pantone Color of the Year Rage-Bait? The Cloud Dancer Controversy, Explained

When “Cloud Dancer” was first announced as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2026, there was more than one complaint. Online critics felt the slightly off-white shade was politically tone-deaf at best ...
Forbes

When Will Pantone Announce Its 2026 Color Of The Year?

Pantone has released a countdown clock for its annual Color of the Year announcement, set to be revealed on the morning of December 4. The color choice is widely used to shape decisions in numerous ...