Pantone announces the Color of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse, a warm and refined shade that celebrates relaxation and discreet luxury.
Every year, Pantone selects a color that captures the global spirit of the moment. The Color of the Year reflects the mood and general attitude of the time, embodying the collective desire in a single distinctive shade. For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute has chosen PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm brown hue that evokes the richness of cocoa, chocolate, and coffee, appealing to our need for comfort and connection with the earthly dimension.
Color of the Year 2025: a color that invites pleasure
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, elegant and luxurious, redefines brown, transforming it from a simple, earthy tone to an emblem of aspiration and luxury. Its rustic elegance, paired with a refined connection to nature, gives the color a subtle beauty, infused with glamour and refinement.
The Palettes Inspired by Mocha Mousse
Pantone has created five palettes based on PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, each telling its own story. Each palette includes four suggested color harmonies, which can be downloaded and shared through Pantone Connect. This allows designers to explore the evocative power of Mocha Mousse in various combinations, creating unique atmospheres that reflect the refined simplicity of this shade.
With PANTONE Color of the Year 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, Pantone selects a color that not only satisfies our need for comfort but elevates it to a new level of discreet luxury. This hue, evoking the sensory pleasure of food and moments of relaxation, invites us to celebrate the beauty of everyday pleasures, bringing with it a touch of elegance that enriches any space.
