Pantone has unveiled its highly anticipated Color of the Year for 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This gentle brown hue captures the essence of warmth and the joy found in life’s simple pleasures. Drawing inspiration from the rich textures of cacao, chocolate, and coffee, this shade marks a shift from last year’s Peach Fuzz, signaling a deeper yearning for comfort and a transition into a more grounded aesthetic.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, shares, “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Mocha Mousse expresses thoughtful indulgence.” This flavorful brown tone envelops us in its inviting warmth, embodying a ‘warming rich brown hue’ that resonates with a growing global desire for balance, comfort, and a stronger connection to nature. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the launch will be celebrated with a spectacular light show on the London Eye, illuminating the skyline with the soothing tones of Mocha Mousse.
This year marks the 26th anniversary of Pantone’s Color of the Year initiative, and for the first time, the festivities will take place in multiple cities around the globe, including New York, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Various events and installations will offer the public a chance to engage with the color in creative and interactive ways, making it accessible to audiences worldwide. The debut at the London Eye is merely the beginning of Pantone’s global tour, with the iconic landmark set to glow in Mocha Mousse tonight, providing a breathtaking visual tribute to the warmth of this new hue.
The quest for harmony permeates every facet of our existence, influencing our relationships, our professional endeavors, our social interactions, and the natural world around us, explains Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute. “In light of this, for the Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we are excited to introduce a hue that elevates the essence of our previous Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, into a new realm. This color embodies our yearning for comfort and the joy of sharing life’s simple pleasures with those we cherish.”