How this earthy hue captures the spirit of the times
Pantone has unveiled its Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse. A mellow brown imbued with comforting warmth reminiscent of creamy coffee. Indeed, this sensorial hue speaks to our growing desire for harmony and everyday indulgence.
As the global authority on colour, Pantone sets the professional colour language for the design community. Specifically, it enables brands and manufacturers to make precise, colour-critical decisions. In fact, through its Pantone Lifestyle division, it seamlessly merges colour and design across apparel, home, and accessories. So it serves as a source of inspiration for creativity at every touchpoint.
Pantone color of the year 2025: Mocha Mousse
On December 5, Pantone announced PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as its Color of the Year 2025. An evocative soft brown that transports our senses into pleasure and deliciousness. This rich brown hue nurtures with its comforting warmth and delectable hints of cacao, chocolate, and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort.
“Underpinned by our longing for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse embodies thoughtful indulgence,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Sophisticated and lush, yet unpretentious, it redefines brown, elevating it from humble and grounded to aspirational and luxe. Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, Mocha Mousse offers a discreet and tasteful touch of glamour – a flavourful brown shade enveloping us with its sensorial warmth.”
Mocha Mousse: harmony, comfort, well-being
A growing movement calls us to reconnect with the natural world, embracing its rhythms and resources. So, reflecting this ethos, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse embodies an organic essence that celebrates the sustenance of our physical environment. Imbued with authenticity, it strikes a harmonious balance between the demands of modern life and the timeless allure of artful creation.
“The search for harmony touches every aspect of our lives — our relationships, work, social connections, and the natural environment around us,” says Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. “Harmony inspires inner peace, balance, and a culture of connection and unity. As well as the synthesis of our mental, spiritual and physical well-being. With this in mind, Mocha Mousse resonates with our desire for comfort, wellness, and the simple pleasures we can gift and share.”
Moreover, to mark the 26th anniversary of the Pantone Color of the Year, the brand will, for the first time, showcase Mocha Mousse through events and experiences worldwide.
Conclusion: inspiration for 2025
Earthy yet refined, Mocha Mousse, the Pantone 2025 Color of the Year, offers sensorial warmth and a luxurious yet unpretentious feel. Also, its timeless versatility makes it a foundation for sophisticated, mix-and-match colour palettes that exude elegance and ease.
As we step into 2025, this evocative hue becomes more than just a trend. It symbolizes the power of simplicity and genuine connection. Mocha Mousse invites us to savour the beauty of everyday moments while fostering a deeper harmony with ourselves and the world around us.
In a time of rapid change, its grounded elegance serves as a quiet yet profound reminder: balance, comfort, and authenticity are the luxuries that truly matter.
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