Mocha Mousse has been selected as Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025, and we’re here to tell you how to maximize this shade at your next meeting.
As the global authority on all things color, Pantone has been naming its Color of the Year for 26 years and counting, and as part of this year’s celebration, the company will be highlighting the hue at events and experiences across the globe, including New York, London, Shanghai and Mumbai.
Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as “a mellow brown infused with sensorial and comforting warmth,” making it a perfect addition to a palette of warm neutrals. The shade evokes a sense of luxury and refinement, and complements natural elements such as wood and stone. “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the 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.”
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How to Use Mocha Mousse
If you’re looking to add a touch of Mocha Mousse to your event, consider cream-toned floral arrangements set in a mocha-hued vase or neutral tablescapes with mocha-colored linens.
Want to make Mocha Mousse a focal point? Anchor your palette with mocha-toned furniture, rugs or painted areas to really make the color shine. Balance with warm-colored accents, throw pillows or end tables.
And don’t limit your use of Mocha Mousse to meetings—Pantone points out that the Color of the Year will be front and center of many fashion and beauty trends, so you might want to add a few stylish pieces to your wardrobe.
