Pantone names ‘Cloud Dancer’ as 2026 Color of the Year | ChicagoLIVE

Pantone introduces cloud dancer, a soft, serene white chosen to reflect a global desire to calm, clarity and fresh starts. Executive director Leatrice Eiseman explains how the color was selected and why “white-ish” shades carry deeper meaning in today’s cultural climate. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.