Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a beautifully soft, warm white that brings calm, comfort and quiet sophistication to interior spaces. For senior living and care homes, this shade offers a gentle, uplifting base that supports emotional wellbeing and creates environments that feel truly homely.
Cloud Dancer pairs effortlessly with Pantone’s Comfort Zone palette — warm clays, soft greens, natural browns and earthy neutrals. Together they create schemes inspired by nature, adding warmth and depth without overwhelming the senses.
Designing Calming, Comfort-Led Spaces
Using Cloud Dancer across walls, cabinetry, upholstery, or soft furnishings helps create light, open and reassuring interiors. It avoids the starkness of pure white, instead bringing a warmth that feels safe, familiar and soothing, that is ideal for lounges, bedrooms and quiet lounges.
When combined with natural, earthy tones, Cloud Dancer helps foster:
- Spaces that feel welcoming and homely
- Soft, layered colour palettes that support relaxation
- A subtle backdrop that allows furniture craftsmanship to shine
- Gentle contrast that assists with wayfinding and recognition
Using Cloud Dancer in Dementia-Friendly Design
Pairing Cloud Dancer with mid-tone earthy hues such as natural greens or warm terracotas could help support residents with dementia, or visual and cognitive challenges. The calming palette provides comfort and reassurance and can help residents distinguish furniture, doors, and support pathways for wayfinding.
Pairing Cloud Dancer with Shackletons Furniture
Cloud Dancer pairs effortlessly with warm oak tones, textured fabrics and our timeless furniture designs, which highlights Shackletons’ signature blend of comfort, craftsmanship and elegance.
The result: Senior living environments that feel brighter, calmer and connected to nature — supporting wellbeing while providing a refined, timeless aesthetic.
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