14 December,2025 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Akshita Maheshwari
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Pantone just announced Cloud Dancer as its colour of the year for 2026. It's a soft, milky shade of white with the faintest blush of warmth. Cloud Dancer is supposed to represent a pause, a breath, a blank page. There's something peaceful about choosing a hue that symbolises clarity and softness, especially at a time when the world feels visually overloaded and emotionally draining. So, how does one actually bring Cloud Dancer into their life? Here's a guide.
The beauty of Cloud Dancer is its versatility across seasons and styles. For summer wear, it works perfectly in linen shirts, flowing cotton dresses, and chikankari kurtas. In winter, it takes on a more luxurious tone through wool coats and structured tailoring. Indian wear especially benefits from this shade. Imagine a Cloud Dancer sari with subtle silver threadwork, or a kurta set paired with oxidised jewellery. Even beauty routines can get their share: pearlescent nail polish, soft matte eyeshadows, or a highlight that mimics that barely-there glow.
For those more digitally inclined, updating your phone wallpaper, website palette, or even Instagram grid with small touches of this shade can lend a sense of calm to the noise.
Lifestyle choices also offer subtle ways to embrace the colour without buying a thing. Think white flowers like tuberose or mogra in an earthy vase, crisp bedsheets that feel like a reset button.
Think of it as a grounding force rather than the main act. In interiors, it can be used to soften spaces without erasing personality. Walls painted in this tone bounce natural light beautifully; making cramped Mumbai flats feel airier. Pair it with warm woods, textured ceramics, cane furniture. If repainting feels like a stretch, introducing it through fabrics is an easy entry point: a throw, cushion covers, or sheer curtains that catch the light just right.
