RISE Course Starter Using Pantone Cloud Dancer
Hello everyone, For challenge #535, I’ve been experimenting with colour combinations while staying true to the lesson’s theme. I focused on various text features, keeping things simple and easy on the eyes. To create a pleasant visual palette, I chose soft shades with Cloud Dancer as the foundational colour. I’m excited about the possibility of further developing this course and making it more engaging with fun activities. I would really appreciate any feedback on my initial work! Course SampleThe Cloud Dancer Explorer
Pantone Challenges are my opportunity to explore the new Color of the Year and the curated palette suggestions that come with it. The 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, has received some criticism for being perceived as a background color with little personality. However, since Pantone’s Color of the Year always reflects and highlights broader cultural and societal trends, Cloud Dancer makes a lot of sense—especially in the context of the rapid rise of AI and the growing importance of cloud-based technologies and storage. This started out of a bit of frustration — I wanted a simpler way to actually use the palettes in real projects. For this challenge, I built a small tool that lets users explore the palettes one by one and, if needed, copy approximate HEX values of the Pantone swatches directly to the clipboard. This makes it easier to create theme colors, style guides, and design systems for digital projects. This tool is a work in progress, and feedback is very welcome—especially suggestions related to usability and accessibility. Review Link: Cloud Dancer Explorer
