Leitris Eisman

It's a slightly muted shade of white with a few hints of gray and brown in there.

In the video making the announcement, Pantone executive director Leitris Eisman says the color is imbued with a feeling of serenity.

These pics are supposed to be zeitgeisty, tapping into the feelings and needs of the culture at large.

In this case, the white is meant to respond to our ever frantic and frazzled lives.

Keep your eyes peeled for the color showing up in everything from couches to post-its to Play-Doh in 2026.

Andrew Limbaugh, NPR News.

At this time, we are reimagining our future and our place in the world.

Cloud Dancer is a discreet white hue offering a promise of clarity.