Pantone has retired its 2024 Color of the Year, Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, in favor of a more evocative and decadent hue: Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, the Color of the Year for 2025. This shift reflects a cultural movement away from soft, pastoral tones toward sophisticated, emotionally resonant shades that align with our collective craving for depth and substance in design and daily life.

Mocha Mousse, an earthy brown tone reminiscent of its decadent dessert namesake, emerges at a time when consumers and interior designers alike are gravitating toward colors that ground and comfort while simultaneously elevating spaces and designs. The rich, velvety undertones of Mocha Mousse represent a perfect balance between accessibility and luxury, offering a chic foundation that can be both commanding as a primary color and supportive as an accent.

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Introducing Pantone Color of the Year 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse☕️🍫 An evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2025. A warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mouse nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort. 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. Learn more about PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in our link in our bio. pantone. #pantonecoloroftheyear #mochamousse

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Its selection acknowledges a growing appreciation for colors that came about in 2024 — which can bridge the gap between natural earthiness and refined elegance, making it particularly relevant in an era where the boundaries between casual and formal continue to blur.

This sophisticated shade is poised to influence multiple industries throughout 2025, from fashion and interior design to digital media and product packaging. Its adaptability makes it equally at home in both traditional and contemporary settings, suggesting applications ranging from luxury goods and architectural elements to everyday consumer products and digital interfaces. The color’s rich depth also speaks to an increasing desire for authenticity and substance in design, moving away from the minimalistic and pastel trends of recent years toward more layered, nuanced expressions.

What’s Next For Mocha Mousse?

Pantone has expanded its partnerships with numerous home goods brands leading into 2025, extending the influence of the shade. Recent notable collaborations also include Motorola, which has partnered with the iconic color authority to launch a new Mocha Mousse Razr phone model scheduled for release in mid-December.