Pantone's Colour of the Year 2026 !
As every year, the Pantone colour of the year was eagerly awaited. When the time finally came, many people were probably surprised – it’s WHITE, more precisely PANTONE 11-4201 „Cloud Dancer“. We were also slightly surprised at first but when you read the explanation from the Pantone Colour Institute, it suddenly makes sense:
„Similar to a blank canvas, Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start. Peeling away layers of outmoded thinking, we open the door to new approaches. An airy white hue, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer opens up space for creativity, allowing our imagination to drift so that new insights and bold ideas can emerge and take shape.” (Laurie Pressman, Vice President, Pantone Color Institute)
And here are a few inspirations from our archives how this color scheme could be translated in embroidery.
Collage by Reiner Knochel showing embroideries created by Caroline Jones, Modi Embroideries India, Texoversum Reutlingen
Of course, we've already taken a look at Gunold’s product range to see which items and colors go well with this colour theme, so if you want to know with threads and colours fit well, just send me a message…
We conclude with another quote from Pantone:
“A whisper of tranquility and peace in a noisy world - Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection.” (quote, found on https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2026)
The embroidered owl was created by Schaustickerei Plauen…