Pantone's Quietly Sophisticated Colour of the Year Cloud Dancer

Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year stands out — not for its boldness, but for its quiet sophistication. 

Chosen in response to a world in constant motion, Cloud Dancer brings clarity and purpose. With both warm and cool undertones, it feels grounded rather than stark; a gentle colour that calms the noise around us. 

Cloud Dancer shows that white is anything but ordinary. It’s soft and confident, offering a neutral base that lets everything around it shine. Think of it as a blank canvas where mood, texture, and personality take centre stage. 

White doesn’t try to steal the spotlight. Instead, it inspires creativity. On its own, it feels quietly elegant; when paired with other colours, it reveals depth and character. The possibilities for design are endless — mix it with warm woods, bold accents, or geometric patterns to create spaces that are distinct and full of personality. 

From the nuanced glazes of Manifattura to the three-dimensional shapes of Glace, the delicate, sunken dots of Pico, and the lively grains of Bosque (coming soon), we've curated a collection of tiles and engineered flooring that capture the understated beauty of Cloud Dancer.