The Pantone Colour Institute is regarded as the leading global source of color expertise. Their panel of designers and color influencers assess and forecast color trends, and they’ve recently announced the Pantone 2025 color of the year—Mocha Mousse, a warm, earthy shade of brown.
The Pantone color of the year is similar to many shades we’ve seen from paint brands. It looks official—color trends dominating 2025 will lean neutral.
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year —Mocha Mousse (17-1230 TCX)
Pantone’s 2025 color of the year is Mocha Mousse, a warm brown resembling a chocolate and coffee mix. It’s a classic color that coordinates with many other neutrals but offers a touch of sophistication.
Compatible Colors with Mocha Mousse
Mocha Mousse is part of Pantone’s “Relaxed Elegance” color palette. Other shades in this collection include:
- Cannoli Cream (11-4302)
- Cream Tan (13-1108)
- Safari (15-1116)
- Sirocco (15-1317)
- Chanterelle (16-1414)
- Baltic Amber (18-1421)
- Chocolate Martini (19-1216)
Any of these colors can be combined for a harmonious, neutral, yet luxe color palette in the home or in your wardrobe.
What Was Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year?
Pantone’s 2024 color of the year was Peach Fuzz (13-1023). This bright peachy tone conveyed an uplifting but serene feel and is quite different from 2025’s color pick.
Other past Pantone colors of the year include Viva Magenta for 2023, Very Peri for 2022, and a combination of colors for 2021, Ultimate Grey and Illuminating (a shade of yellow).
How to Use the Pantone 2025 Color of the Year
Pantone’s colors of the year aren’t inspired only by home design. Instead, these are the colors emerging on runways, furniture, and other consumer products.
Using Pantone’s Relaxed Elegance color collection in your home will ensure a cohesive and sophisticated look. However, many brands partner with Pantone to bring this color to life, and you can currently snag it on many consumer goods, including products from Joybird, Motorola, Society6, IPSY, Spoonflower, and more.
Other 2025 Colors of the Year
If you want to check out other 2025 colors of the year, here’s what we’ve covered so far:
