Today, Pantone announced the 2026 Color of the Year, including a clever and creative partnership with PLAY-DOH! Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a serene shade was revealed as the Color of the Year, is an airy white that whispers calm and inspires creators to pause, breath, and imagine.

PLAY-DOH and Pantone’s bold collaboration celebrates 70 years of PLAY-DOH’s commitment to imagination and innovation, introducing a purposefully designed color that embodies the limitless creative possibilities of a blank canvas. Pantone Cloud Dancer invites all ages to reshape how we intentionally engage with the world, supporting every great idea that comes to life.