Mocha Mousse is named Pantone Color of the Year 2025

The warm, rich brown hue appeals to a desire for comfort.

Pantone, a global color authority and provider of professional color language standards, has introduced Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2025. A warm, rich brown hue, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort.

“Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe. Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse presents a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour. A flavorful brown shade, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse envelopes us with its sensational warmth.”

There is a growing movement to align more closely with the natural world, according to Pantone. Characterized by its organic nature, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse honors and embraces the sustenance of the physical environment. Imbued with authenticity, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse finds harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation.

Some applications of Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse include diaphanous and floaty chiffons, silky textures, satin and jersey fabrics as well as hard accessories such as eyewear, structured bags and metallic jewelry. It also works well within home decor or in more natural materials, including wood and stone, rattan and wicker, leather and linen.

In celebration of the 26th anniversary of the Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone will also highlight the color in events and experiences around the world. From New York and London to Shanghai and Mumbai, Pantone says it will share public spaces and color events that will make Pantone Color of the Year 2025 accessible for all.