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Katharine Pooley on Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026

Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2026 marks a noticeable change in direction. Instead of a bold or attention seeking hue, the focus turns to Cloud Dancer, an airy off white that feels calm, refined and quietly confident.

Insights from Katharine Pooley’s latest Design Digest frame the shade as more than a trend. It is a foundation. A base that allows materials, light and proportion to do the work. Rather than layering on colour, the approach is to strip things back and design with intention.

Cloud Dancer softens a space and brings cohesion to natural finishes such as stone, timber, linen and leather. Used across walls, upholstery and accessories, it creates rooms that feel lighter, calmer and built to last. It is understated, but never bland.

The Cloud Dancer Edit

Alongside the Design Digest, Katharine Pooley’s Boutique has curated a considered edit of pieces that complement the palette. Think soft leather desk accessories, porcelain and ceramic forms, shagreen boxes and tonal decorative objects that layer texture without overwhelming a scheme.

These additions are designed to enhance rather than compete. A few carefully chosen accents create a more luxurious result than over styling ever could. The effect is subtle, polished and effortless.

Together, the colour and the collection champion a simple idea. Calm spaces, quality materials and design that feels timeless rather than temporary.

Shop the Cloud Dancer Edit

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