Pantone's last five Color of the Year' picks have captured a broad mix of moods from the strength and hope signalled by 2021's yellow-and-grey duo, to magenta's high-voltage optimism in 2023, and 2025's soft, earthy Mocha Mousse, chosen for its sense of comfort and harmony.
The focus now shifts to 2026, as artists and designers are weighing in with their predictions on the next headline-making hue.
