Pantone Color of the Year 2026
Alas, it’s everyone’s favorite time of the year once again - when Pantone releases their new “Color of The Year”.
After the legendary color language system company held their two annual secret meetings (with representatives from multiple different countries' color standard groups) in an undisclosed European capital city, a decision has been made.
Drum roll please…the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year is…
PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer.
Pantone Color of the Year: What it Means for Design in 2025
For 2025, Pantone’s winner is Mocha Mousse. Laurie Pressman, Executive Director of Pantone’s Color Institute, had this to say on the selection: “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspiration and luxe.”