Pantone Color of the year 2026 - PANTONE 11-4201 - As seen at the Chicago Boudoir Photography Studio

Pantone Color of the Year 2026: Cloud Dancer at the Chicago Boudoir Photography Studio

I love following the Pantone Color of the Year. Every year, Pantone selects a shade that represents the vibe and energy for the upcoming year. For 2026, the Pantone Color of the Year is PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer — a soft, ethereal white that feels serene, elegant, and timeless.

Here’s what Pantone had to say about this choice:

Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity. An ethereal white hue, Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection. A breath of color whose vaporized and aerated presence gently illuminates and enlightens, Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a whisper of calm in a noisy world.

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In boudoir, white is one of the most stunning and versatile choices you can wear — and you definitely don’t have to be a bride to rock it! White lingerie looks incredible on every woman, every skin tone, and every style. Even something as simple as a white sheet or a crisp white men’s button-up shirt can create sensual, effortless imagery that feels both intimate and iconic.

Here are some moments from the Chicago Boudoir Photography Studio that celebrate the 2026 Pantone color of the year!

Do you love this soft, serene shade?

I’d love to chat about what you’re envisioning for your boudoir photoshoot and help you create something that feels beautifully you!