Beads and earring design in the color palette of cloud dancer

2026 PANTONE® Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer

Discover Pantone's 2026 color choice, Cloud Dancer. A billowy, balanced white that offers a whisper of calm in an increasingly noisy world. Described as an “aerated presence,” Cloud Dancer carries a sense of clarity, serenity and spaciousness, inviting us to reconnect with quiet moments and fresh beginnings.

Fire Mountain Gems Color Forecasts

Inspired by a global panel of fashion insiders and style industry experts at the Color Association of the United States (CAUS), our custom Color Forecast Reports give you a sneak peek at the color trends of upcoming fashion seasons. Use these guides to help plan upcoming jewelry lines that are sure to be right on trend.

We've made it easier for you to shop by shade: just click on each square to see a range of products in that color family. In addition, you can use Fire Mountain Gems and Beads' color wheel to create color pairings that transition well from season to season!