Pantone’s grand reveal of Cloud Dancer as the “Color of the Year” for 2026 has set the world on fire (online, at least). According to the New York Post, woke critics immediately splashed cold water on the idea of choosing the off-white shade, calling it tone-deaf, clueless, and basically the visual equivalent of that person who brings plain toast to a potluck.

Pantone explains how the color serves as a “whisper of tranquility and peace in a noisy world.” The company go on to say it’s a “a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.”

But the Left isn’t happy about their choice.

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Yes, instead of worrying about the war in Ukraine, the cost of living or any actual important issues, the woke Left is bravely fighting against the injustice of color itself – or the “lack of color” as many are saying.

Another color giant, Sherwin-Williams Paints, has rolled out its own 2026 Color of the Year choice, selecting Universal Khaki – and unsurprisingly, no outrage followed. The company describes the shade as “an essential neutral selected by our color experts for its beautiful balance of livability and longevity.” Apparently, they decided to play it safe with a color that offends absolutely no one.

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On the other hand, Pantone’s Cloud Dancer managed to spark more outrage than inflation, foreign wars, or grocery bills. In a world full of real problems, the internet once again proved it will always find time to melt down over something that isn’t actually a problem.