Pantone has officially revealed its Color of the Year for 2026 — Cloud Dancer, a soft mushroom-white that feels both grounding and quietly luminous. It’s a hue I’ve long been drawn to in my studio practice, often appearing as a breath of calm within my more energetic color fields.
To celebrate this beautiful neutral, I’ve curated a special selection of paintings that feature Cloud Dancer in different ways. Some pieces hold generous expanses of this velvety white, while others carry only the lightest suggestion of it… yet all are connected through its presence.
Below, you’ll find a some of this collection of artworks that highlight the subtle magic of Cloud Dancer.
Shade of Pale 01
Shade of Pale 02
Never Tell
Softer Side
Ready to Make a Splash
She Lifts Me Up
Citron 02
Subtle and Sweet
Somewhere Warm
Cloud Dancer may be a gentle hue, but its impact is undeniable. Whether used boldly or sparingly, this mushroom-white tone brings balance, softness, and a natural harmony to abstract compositions.
I hope you enjoy exploring these selected works and discovering how this quiet color weaves through each painting’s layers and rhythms.