Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026 is Cloud Dancer, a soft, airy white that brings calm and quiet elegance. Exactly the kind of softness Frank and Lucie loves to wrap around your eyes and accessories.
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute selects one shade that captures the mood of the moment. Since 2000 they have been choosing a “Colour of the Year” after studying trends in fashion, design, art, technology and culture. The chosen colour then appears in everything from interiors and packaging to catwalk looks and cosmetics.
For 2026, Pantone has chosen PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, described as a soft, airy off white that feels calm, light and versatile. A structural neutral that quietly supports other colours rather than shouting for attention.
In a world that can feel busy and loud, Cloud Dancer is meant as a visual deep breath.
Cloud Dancer: softness with presence
Cloud Dancer sits between white and the lightest veil of mist. It is not stark or clinical. Instead, it brings a gentle glow, like sunlight on woven fabric or the inside of a seashell.
Pantone describes it as a colour that creates space for reflection and simplicity, while still feeling refined and modern. It is easy to pair with warm browns, soft greys, blush tones or deeper accent colours, which makes it a natural fit for everyday style.
That combination of softness and quiet strength is exactly what Frank and Lucie gravitates towards.
How Frank and Lucie wears Cloud Dancer
When we look at Cloud Dancer, we immediately see some of our own favourites.
Au Lait frames
Eyeclass and Eyedo in Au Lait are perfect examples of that creamy, milky neutral. Retailers describe Au Lait as a light beige “melktint” that gives the frame a refined, natural look while staying easy to wear every day.
They bring warmth to the face without feeling heavy, a lovely match with Cloud Dancer inspired palettes.
White Sand readers
White Sand appears on models like Eyefresh, Eyewitness and Eyedentity. It is a soft, milky white acetate that feels gentle rather than bright, often paired with our signature blue light lenses.
Think of it as Cloud Dancer translated into a frame: easy on the eyes, strong in presence.
Glasses: Eyedentity - White sand
Vegan leather cases in soft neutrals
Our Wink Vegan Leather and Companion zipper pouches are made from high quality vegan leather in tones like grey, beige and off white, created to keep your glasses safe in style.
They echo the calm, tactile side of Cloud Dancer and make your everyday eyewear routine feel just a bit more luxurious.
Glasses: Wink hardcase - Dentelles
Cloud Dancer might live on the Pantone chart, but in daily life it looks a lot like creamy readers, soft grey vegan leather and milky white frames that quietly brighten your face.
