Revealed: The 2025 Pantone Color of the Year
Introducing Mocha Mousse, a warm brown shade embodying the essence of "quiet luxury."
For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute has chosen PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm and evocative brown shade inspired by the delightful qualities of cocoa, chocolate, and coffee.
Soft and calming, this hue reflects our desire for comfort and simple pleasures. With its rustic yet sophisticated elegance, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse works beautifully as a standalone color or as a versatile base that enhances a wide range of palettes—from minimalist designs to richly detailed creations across all industries that thrive on color.
"Rooted in our pursuit of everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse conveys a sense of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush yet unpretentious, it elevates the perception of brown from grounded and humble to aspirational and luxurious. Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse carries a hint of understated glamour and delicate allure."
— Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute
"The endless quest for harmony resonates in every aspect of our lives, from relationships to work, social interactions, and our connection with the natural environment. Harmony instills a sense of serenity, inspiring a positive state of peace, calm, and inner balance, making us feel attuned to the world around us. It embraces a culture of connection and unity while reflecting the synthesis of our mental, spiritual, and physical well-being."
— Laurie Pressman, Vice President, Pantone Color Institute
This reassuring shade of brown is not only a trendy color but also a neutral tone that brings a sense of harmony to an ever-changing world.
Versatile and imbued with a simple yet sophisticated refinement, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse creates a solid chromatic foundation that complements various applications, whether minimalist or richly decorative, across design and color-focused fields.
The color is presented with five curated palettes based on PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, each reflecting a distinctive mood and essence. These five color stories feature four suggested harmonies each, available for download and sharing via Pantone Connect.