Colour trends play a powerful role in shaping creative direction across photography, video, fashion, and design. Each year, Pantone® sets the tone with a carefully curated palette that reflects wider cultural moods and visual aesthetics — and 2026 is no exception.
This year’s Pantone Colours of the Year focus on balance, softness, and confident modern tones, offering photographers and content creators a versatile palette that works beautifully across portrait, fashion, and product photography.
At AJ’s Photo Video Ltd, we’ve taken the guesswork out of translating Pantone’s colour trends into practical studio solutions by carefully matching eight Pantone Colours of the Year for 2026 with their closest Colorama background paper equivalents.
Colorama background paper has long been an industry standard for photographers and filmmakers. Known for its smooth surface, consistent colour reproduction, and wide range of shades, Colorama makes it easy to work confidently with colour — whether you’re shooting in studio or on location.
By aligning Pantone’s trend-led palette with Colorama’s extensive range of 55 colours, creatives can bring current colour trends directly into their workflow without compromising on quality or consistency. Available in 2 main sizes: 2.72m and 1.35m widths, with some of the more popular colours available in 2.18m width.
Pantone 2026 Meets Colorama: Our Best Matches
Below are our carefully selected Colorama matches to the Pantone Colours of the Year and their supplementary palette for 2026:
Pantone Cloud Dancer → Colorama Super White
A clean, modern neutral that delivers brightness and clarity. Perfect for minimalist portraits, high-key product photography, and commercial work where precision matters.
Pantone Veiled Vista → Colorama Summer Green
A soft, refreshing green tone that brings an element of calm with natural warmth. It's ideal for lifestyle, beauty, and editorial photography seeking a fresh, contemporary feel.
Pantone Baltic Sea → Colorama Forget-Me-Not
A confident blue tone that adds depth without overpowering the subject. Excellent for fashion, portraiture, and bold branding imagery.
Pantone Golden Mist → Colorama Lemon
A vibrant yet refined yellow that brings energy and optimism to a set. Works beautifully for creative portraits, product photography, and colour-led campaigns.
Pantone Quiet Violet → Colorama Lilac
Subtle, elegant, and modern; a go-to choice for beauty, fashion, and editorial work where softness and sophistication are key.
Pantone Cloud Cover → Colorama Storm Grey
A versatile neutral grey that offers balance and control, making it ideal for professional portraits, corporate photography, and colour-accurate product shots.
Pantone Hematite → Colorama Smoke Grey
A deeper, moodier grey that adds drama and depth. Perfect for cinematic portraits, sculpted lighting, and premium product imagery.
Pantone Blue Fusion → Colorama China Blue
A rich, timeless blue that delivers visual impact while remaining versatile across a wide range of creative disciplines.
Bringing 2026 Colour Trends into Your Work
Whether you’re planning a fashion editorial, refreshing your portrait offerings, or elevating your product photography, embracing the Pantone 2026 colour palette is a powerful way to keep your work feeling current and intentional.
With Colorama background paper available from AJ’s Photo Video Ltd, you can translate global colour trends into practical studio-ready photo shoots that'll give your images an on-trend look for 2026.
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