Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025: How Mocha Mousse Is Setting the Tone

Pantone, the global authority on colour, carefully selects its Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse takes the spotlight—a warm, earthy brown that embodies comfort and effortless style.

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Styling: Bree Banfield | Photographer: Lisa Cohen | Dulux Fantan on walls and ceiling

Do you wonder, why Pantone gets to decide the Colour of the year? Well, they’re the world's expert when it comes to colour and colour trends. This recognition doesn’t come easily, they’ve created a universal colour-matching system that helps brands, designers, and manufacturers stay on the same page—making sure everyone is seeing the same shade, no matter where they are in the world.

The selection of the colour of the year requires extensive research into global trends, cultural shifts emerging influences and even politics, the result is the colour they believe will shape design and fashion in the year ahead. 

The Pantone’s colour of the year 2025 is all about warmth, comfort, and a touch of effortless style.


With people leaning towards colours that feel comforting and homely, Mocha Mousse fits right in. Its naturally warm, earthy tone is a go-to for those looking to create grounding and inviting spaces. It also pairs beautifully with natural materials like wood, stone, rattan, and leather, giving rooms a timeless feel.

Image reproduction: www.pantone.com. Intro image reproduction: Photographer: Lisa Cohen
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