Soft, warming, simple, and comforting. Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse has been selected as the 2025 Color of the Year!
Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute™, explains, “Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. 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.”
Following the soothing tones of 2024’s Color of the Year, Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, Mocha Mousse carries forward the trend of soft, warming hues. Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as a shade that “nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”
This foundational color embodies versatility with a number of complementing color palettes from relaxed elegance to floral to even tasteful confections. Its broad appeal is already making waves, with notable collaborations featuring brands like Motorola, Ipsy, and Post-it, solidifying its status as a cultural and design touchstone.
For over two decades, Pantone has captivated audiences worldwide with its annual Color of the Year selections. Since 2000, these hues have set the tone for upcoming trends and reflected global influences across fashion, culture, and emotion. Each color is meticulously chosen by a team of color experts who analyze societal and artistic movements before refining their research into one defining shade. If an existing shade doesn’t perfectly capture their vision, Pantone creates a new one, ensuring every selection is as unique as the year it represents.