Is the Pantone Color of the Year Rage Bait? The Cloud Dancer Controversy, Explained
When “Cloud Dancer” was first announced as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2026, there was more than one complaint. Online critics felt the slightly off-white shade was politically tone-deaf at best, and an “obvious dog whistle” at worst. Meanwhile, others called the decision “boring” and a “colorless recession indicator” in uncertain economic times. … Read more









