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Practical guides for designers, brand teams, and print partners working across digital color and physical production.

Dancer in flowing warm white clothing moving under a soft cloudy sky
Color Trends7 min read

Pantone Color of the Year 2026: How to Use Cloud Dancer

A practical guide to PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, the warm off-white chosen as Pantone Color of the Year 2026, with palettes, use cases, and approval tips.

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Concept lineup of four rumored iPhone 18 Pro finishes with Pantone swatches for cherry blue gray and silver
Color News7 min read

iPhone 18 Pro Pantone Colors Rumored: Dark Cherry, Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver

A Pantone-backed look at the rumored iPhone 18 Pro palette, from Dark Cherry to Silver, and what each finish could mean in real materials.

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Color Workflow7 min read

How to Convert HEX to Pantone for Print Projects

A practical workflow for turning a screen color into a reliable print conversation, from HEX reference to Pantone shortlist and final proof.

Disclaimer: PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. This web application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pantone LLC. The color conversions provided are mathematical simulations and digital approximations intended for educational and design reference only. For true color-critical physical reproduction, always refer to the official Pantone Color Bridge guides.