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Color of the Year: 2026

Pantone has just announced its 2026 color of the year: Cloud Dancer. It is the first shade of white to be chosen by Pantone, and is its lightest ever color of the year. Cloud Dancer represents cleansing of the senses, a return to simplicity, introspection, and clarity. It represents the desire to disconnect and cleanse oneself from overstimulation. Cloud Dancer evokes quiet luxury amidst a sea of loudness in a busy world.

So… It’s white.

What can we do with such a “boring” color?

More often than not, white is a neutral colour. Cool and warm shades can add some variety, but in general it is a plain colour. That isn’t always a bad thing. Its greatest strength is in its versatility. The key is in how you take advantage of its flexibility.

White is often deployed to make a small space look bigger. Shades of white reflect light better than other colours. This is perfect for small spaces such as a studio apartment or a small bedroom. With a limited space, painting your room white will make your room look and feel bigger.

But where to go from there?

One of the advantages of white is that it can be an anchoring colour. Highlighting an accent wall with bold colours and using very bold decor or furniture just works better when you have white in the background. The eye of the viewer is protected from being overwhelmed while being drawn toward the thing that makes the room special.

This also works in reverse. A vibrantly coloured room is the perfect backdrop to accentuate and contrast white furniture and decor.

If you want a more mellow room, you can use pastels, neutral tones, and lighter colours with white to create a calming atmosphere. This is best for a space that demands quiet, such as a bedroom or study. Pairing the light colours with more natural wooden colour and textures brings nature into the room.

White isn’t just a plain everyday colour. It is a powerful tool of expression. With our wide variety of finishing products and furniture, Cebu Home and Builders Center and Living in Style are ready to put Cloud Dancer at your service.