Each year, the design and interiors world eagerly anticipates the announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year. This influential colour helps shape trends in fashion, interior design, lifestyle and floral styling across the globe. For 2026, Pantone has selected Cloud Dancer. In this article, we explore what the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 represents and how this trend colour can be translated into anthurium styling for the home and interior.

Pantone Colour of the Year 2026

With Cloud Dancer, Pantone introduces a refined, soft shade of white with an almost weightless, floating quality. The colour conveys a sense of calm, lightness and purity, while offering a neutral foundation that leaves ample room for personal expression.

According to Pantone, Cloud Dancer symbolises:

  • Tranquillity and mental clarity
  • Simplicity combined with sophistication
  • A renewed connection to natural balance

The colour invites us to slow down and make more conscious choices in our interiors — creating spaces that support rather than overwhelm.

Also read: Dulux Colours of the Year 2026: The Rhythm of Blues

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Cloud Dancer in interior design and styling

Cloud Dancer works as a versatile base colour within interior design. It is well-suited for walls and ceilings, furniture and accessories, as well as textiles and ceramics. Its subtle character allows it to blend effortlessly with natural materials such as wood, stone and linen. At the same time, it provides a perfect canvas for greenery and flowering plants.

Anthurium pairs beautifully with the serene aesthetic of Cloud Dancer. The plant’s elegant forms and vivid colours create a refined contrast within a light, calm interior. White anthuriums enhance the sense of harmony, while coloured varieties add depth and personality. Thanks to their long flowering period, anthuriums help maintain a balanced and stylish look over time.

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Styling tip

Use Cloud Dancer as a calming base and allow anthurium to take on the role of a subtle eye-catcher. Combine the plant with tone-on-tone accessories or introduce a single contrasting colour to add interest, without disrupting the overall sense of calm.

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Image: Anthura