Terrazzo pairings for this “billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity”.

There’s been a fair amount of controversy surrounding Pantone colour of the year for 2026.

‘Cloud Dancer’ is described as “a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity”. The thinking behind the choice is that it represents the collective sense that society is “craving respite, less noise, less fun, more simplicity” and an opportunity to embrace a “fresh start.”

Critics have branded it “boring” and “painfully tone deaf” – with some questioning whether it is actually a colour at all!

For terrazzo fans, the good news is that just about every design imaginable will partner with this neutral backdrop. As Laurie Pressman, vice-president of Pantone Color Institute, said, it is “a key structural color … allowing all colors to shine”.

Below are some of our suggestions, but to be honest, the world is your oyster. Though perhaps choosing a more colourful terrazzo will counterbalance the white.
So, once you’ve painted your walls with Cloud Dancer, take your pick from our extensive range!