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The Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 has been announced, this years colour is Mocha Mousse!
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth. Last year we had Peach Fuzz 13-1023 which was described as a gentle and caring soft peach hue that exudes a genuine warmth so it seems Pantone are continuing the theme of warmth and comfort into 2025.
“Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director 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 sensorial warmth.”
Is this the colour you expected?
The Pantone Colour of the Year for 2025, 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, is an evocative soft brown that transports our senses into pleasure and deliciousness. Described as a warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is nurturing and appeals to our desire for comfort. The colour reminds us of cacao, chocolate and coffee with a similarity to warm winter drinks such as Hot Chocolate and Flat White.
I certainly didn’t expect Mocha Mousse to be crowned Colour of the Year! Although brown was a big colour trend for 2025, I was predicting a much richer darker tone of chocolate if Pantone choose a brown hue.
Mocha Mousse 17-1230 Pantone COY 2025
Inspired by the natural world
The Pantone trend colours for Spring 2025 were described by Pantone as “A harmonious grouping of color inspired by the precious natural world”. The trends for 2025 come from a growing movement towards alignment with nature and natural materials; wood, clay and natural fibres such as bamboo and wool have grown in popularity.
Characterized by its organic nature, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse plays homage to the natural world. It finds harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation.
“The everlasting search for harmony filters through into every aspect of our lives including our relationships, the work we do, our social connections and the natural environment that surrounds us. Harmony brings feelings of contentment, inspiring a positive state of inner peace, calm, and balance as well as being tuned in with the world around us. Harmony embraces a culture of connection and unity as well as the synthesis of our mental, spiritual and physical well-being,” added Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. “With that in mind, for Pantone Color of the Year 2025 we look to a color that reaches into our desire for comfort and wellness, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.”
Where to see the Pantone Color of the Year 2025
In celebration of the 26th anniversary of Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone will also for the first time highlight the colour in global events and experiences. From New York and London, to Shanghai and Mumbai, Pantone will be sharing public spaces and colour events that will make Pantone Color of Year 2025 accessible for all.
Pantone’s first stop on its international tour will be its official unveil partner – the lastminute.com London Eye. In a world-first for Pantone, the iconic attraction will unveil Pantone Color of the Year 2025 by lighting up the London skyline in PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. The Pantone Color of the Year light show will be live for the public to view at 6pm GMT on Thursday December 5th and will shine bright throughout the evening for everyone to enjoy.
Be on trend with Mocha Mousse 17-1230
Get Mocha Mousse 17-1230 today!
Mocha Mousse is a Pantone Fashion, Home + Interior colour and is found in all of the TCX Cotton books: Cotton Swatch Library, Cotton Chip Set, Cotton Planner, Cotton Passport and the TPG Paper books Paper Traveler, Color Specifier, Color Guide and the Color Specifier & Guide Set update your Pantone books today and start using Mocha Mousse in your designs!
Mocha Mousse is also available in Cotton Swatch Card format
Use in both gloss or matte finishes and reveal the soft, pinkish warmth of PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse.
PANTONE® 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in Apparel
Mocha Mousse extends our perception of brown, it is a trend led fashion colour with a rich neutrality crossing from humble basics to aspirational luxury. Mocha Mousse transports our senses into the pleasurable comfort of a variety of textures. Use it in soft touch weaves, buttery leathers and suedes, cushy velvets, cashmere, angora and shaggy, furry knits that envelope and embrace.
At the same time with its lightweight appearance, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse lends itself to diaphanous and floaty chiffons, silky textures, satins and jersey fabrics. These will add fluidity and draped elegance to your designs.
PANTONE® 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in Fashion Accessories
The neutral tone of PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse blends effortlessly with any colour, enriching each ensemble with a touch of warmth. Use Mocha Mousse in soft and hard fashion accessories to enhance the visual appeal of any outfit. Soft pieces—from chunky knits to plush scarves embrace us with their tactile surfaces inviting touch. Hard accessories, such as eyewear, structured bags and metallic jewellery in PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, introduce an elevated sophistication.
PANTONE® 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in Hair and Beauty
A soft brown with a warming glow to awaken the radiance of a wide variety of individual skin tones. PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is authentic and suited to minimalist looks tied to simplicity. Conveying a new subtle sophistication it also promotes a pure and organic approach to luxury. A versatile shade, Mocha Mousse works well in both matte and sheen applications, can be blended with other colours, and serves as the perfect base layer for metallic gloss finishes.
PANTONE® 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in Home Décor and Interior Design
A rich brown infused with sensorial warmth PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse blends our desire for comfort and opulence. Earthy yet refined, it nourishes our senses. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time classic, Mocha Mousse evokes a feeling of homely comfort with a tasteful touch of glamour. Use everywhere in home décor for flooring, painted walls and furniture. Home accessories in natural materials including wood and stone, rattan and wicker, leather and linen provide a grounded relaxing ambience.
PANTONE® 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in Packaging and Multimedia Design
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a delicious brown that nurtures us with its suggestion of chocolate, cocoa and coffee. Tactile and touchable, Mocha Mousse warmly welcomes, inviting consumers to reach out and engage. Thus making it an enticing shade for packaging of many products. Particularly suited to products made with natural ingredients or dedicated to wellness, it also brings a sophisticated feel to cosmetics and beverages.
Want to use Mocha Mousse 17-1230?
Buy a colour standard today or invest in the new Pantone FHI books which also contain 175 new dualities colours to add newness to your designs.
Mocha Mousse 17-1230 is a Fashion, Home + Interior colour and available in Cotton Swatch Card format, as well as TPG sheet and Plastic Chip formats.
So, there you have it, the Pantone 2025 Color of the Year. Check out our Pantone range for more products. Or if you want more information about the new Colour of the Year, contact our Pantone expert Georgina Boulter at pantone@verivide.com or call +44 (0)116 284 7790.
