The release of Cloud Dancer, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2026, has inspired a nostalgic look at Pantone’s picks from 2000 to today.

Pantone, best known for its proprietary color system used across various industries, recently announced its newest shade: “Period,” a deep, brilliant red that alludes to menstrual cycles. The company ...

The 2026 Shade of the Year is Cloud Dancer, which is meant to symbolize "a calming influence in a society" Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working ...

Since 1999, the Pantone Color Institute has selected a hue for its annual Color of the Year announcement. According to an interview with the company’s vice president Laurie Pressman in 2023, the ...

CARLSTADT, N.J. – Pantone’s color of the year for 2023 is a nuanced crimson red tone that presents a balance between warm and cool. It’s called Viva Magenta. “As virtual worlds become a more prominent ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, when major paint brands release their Color of the Year announcements each fall, I study them with an ...

In a cultural moment shaped by countless challenges, Pantone’s color of the year for 2023 is a bold shade of red that speaks to the strength and vitality needed for forging a more positive future.