Pantone Colour of the Year in Yarn: Every Shade From Marsala to Cloud Dancer

Every December, Pantone names a Colour of the Year, and within weeks it turns up in fashion, interiors and, of course, yarn. Matching your project to a Colour of the Year is an easy way to make something that feels current, and the shades also work beautifully together. Our colour range includes nine of them.

Quick answer: nine Pantone Colours of the Year are in our range: Marsala (2015), Rose Quartz (2016), Greenery (2017), Living Coral (2019), Ultimate Gray (2021), Viva Magenta (2023), Peach Fuzz (2024), Mocha Mousse (2025) and Cloud Dancer (2026). Each is matched to its Pantone TCX shade and available in Scarab, Nubia, Tiye and Neith.

The Shades, Year by Year

Year	Colour	Pantone	Feel
2015	Marsala	18-1438 TCX	Earthy wine red
2016	Rose Quartz	13-1520 TCX	Soft, warm pink
2017	Greenery	15-0343 TCX	Fresh yellow-green
2019	Living Coral	16-1546 TCX	Bright, warm coral
2021	Ultimate Gray	17-5104 TCX	Calm, steady mid grey
2023	Viva Magenta	18-1750 TCX	Bold crimson magenta
2024	Peach Fuzz	13-1023 TCX	Gentle, velvety peach
2025	Mocha Mousse	17-1230 TCX	Warm, creamy brown
2026	Cloud Dancer	11-4201 TCX	Airy, natural white

What to Make in Each Colour

Cloud Dancer: the softest white, ideal for heirloom baby blankets, lace shawls and summer tops. It photographs beautifully and makes any stitch pattern the hero.

Mocha Mousse: a warm neutral that suits bags, homeware and garments you will wear with everything.

Peach Fuzz and Rose Quartz: soft and flattering, lovely for baby wear, cardigans and spring tops.

Living Coral and Viva Magenta: confident colours for a statement top, a market bag or a pop of colour in a striped blanket.

Greenery: fresh and lively, made for summer accessories and kitchen cotton.

Marsala: rich and grown up, beautiful in textured stitches and autumn garments.

Ultimate Gray: the calm base that makes brighter shades sing.

Colour Pairings That Work

• Cloud Dancer + Mocha Mousse: warm and natural, perfect for homeware.
• Ultimate Gray + Viva Magenta: modern and striking.
• Peach Fuzz + Rose Quartz + Cloud Dancer: soft pastels for baby blankets.
• Greenery + Living Coral: bright and summery, great for stripes.
• Marsala + Mocha Mousse: deep, earthy tones for autumn.

Why Cotton Shows Colour So Well

Mercerized cotton has a smooth surface and a soft sheen, so colours look clear and saturated. Long-staple Egyptian cotton keeps its colour through washing, which matters most for the bright shades. See every shade, with its Pantone code, on our colour card.

What About 2027?

Pantone announces each new Colour of the Year in early December. When the 2027 shade is revealed, we will update this guide.

How Pantone Chooses Its Colour

Pantone's colour experts look at fashion, design, film, travel and wider social trends, then pick one shade that they feel captures the mood of the coming year. The announcement comes in early December, and the colour spreads quickly through clothing, homeware and packaging. For makers, that means the colour will be easy to style and pair with what people are already wearing and buying.

Designing With a Colour of the Year

Use it as the hero. Choose one Colour of the Year as the main shade and support it with a neutral. A Viva Magenta top with Cloud Dancer trim feels deliberate and modern.

Stripe the years. A striped blanket or bag that runs through several Colours of the Year makes a fun timeline, and the shades were designed to feel current, so they sit together surprisingly well.

Mix warm with cool. Ultimate Gray calms warm shades like Living Coral and Peach Fuzz. Greenery brightens Marsala and Mocha Mousse.

Match the project to the shade. Soft colours suit baby wear and spring garments. Bold ones suit bags, cushions and accessories, where a little colour goes a long way.

Which Yarn Weight for Which Colour Project?

Project	Suggested yarn	Try it in
Lace shawl	Scarab, Super Fine	Cloud Dancer or Rose Quartz
Baby cardigan	Nubia, Fine	Peach Fuzz
Summer cardigan	Tiye, DK Light	Living Coral or Greenery
Market bag	Neith, our signature DK yarn	Mocha Mousse or Viva Magenta

Pantone Yarn FAQ

Is Cloud Dancer the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026?

Yes. Pantone named Cloud Dancer, 11-4201 TCX, its Colour of the Year for 2026.

Was Mocha Mousse the Colour of the Year 2025?

Yes. Mocha Mousse, 17-1230 TCX, was Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025.

Are your colours exact Pantone matches?

Each colour is matched to its Pantone TCX reference. Screens and dye lots vary slightly, so check our colour card for the closest view.