2026 Pantone Colour of the Year – Controversy, Confusion or Clever?

Contrary to some initial responses to Cloud Dancer – disappointing, bland, a non-colour – this nuanced, lofty white should be seen as a symbol of calming, quiet reflection with a valuable ability to adapt, harmonise and contrast with many other richer, bolder colours and materials. It’s the colour that enables all else to shine.

Wattyl has created a palette of Cloud Dancer iterations that interpret this clever neutral for the Australian home – one that will complement and enhance the rich, earthy hues as well as the summer pastels we are all crushing on at the moment. And given that materials and textures are such a vibrant part of our interiors, Wattyl has ensured this ‘whites’ palette is both nimble and versatile, providing nuanced scaffolding for the true stars of the interior space.

The image below reflects the current trend towards warm, earthy neutrals and natural materials such as leather, timber and jute. The application of Wattyl Moody White on all walls and ceiling creates a quietly serene backdrop to the tactile beauty of the rich timber coffee table and luxurious leather couches.