PANTONE GOES MELLOW WITH ITS 2025 COLOR OF THE YEAR

Introduce yourself to Pantone color of the year 2025, Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230), a calming brown that evokes subtle elegance and earthy refinement, and see how it pairs with fine artwork.

Pantone color card

Moving away from their popular 2024 peaches and pinks , Pantone Color Institute has announced Mocha Mousse as its 2025 selection. Mocha Mousse is a warm and earthy hue that also represents low-key luxury. This hue choice comprises both comfort and glamour and is an accurate representation of the quiet luxury trend seen across fashion and interiors.

Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. 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” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute

Let’s take a look at how this comforting color can be coordinated with soothing and exciting fine artwork and objects from our American Artist Partners. To help you envision how Mocha Mousse compliments EC artwork, we added a block of color behind each piece.

Sweater Weather No. 4 painting
Sweater Weather No. 4 painting by Loralee Grace
Terra. 04 C19 multi media painting
Terra. 04 C19 multi media painting by Jane Nodine
Serenity In Motion ceramics
Serenity in Motion Xi, ceramic vessel by Kiki Liiu

Its rich, earthy tones blend modernity with nostalgia to create a shade that feels both comforting and inspiring.  From fashion to home decor, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025 invites creative innovations and a fresh design perspectives in design.

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Dance With Me painting
Dance With Me oil painting by Amy Fell
Tidal Wave series - painting
Tidal Wave painting series by Erika Hillefeld
La Luna photograph
La Luna photograph by Adam Starr

Incorporating Mocha Mousse should be easy. It’s a versatile, earthy tone that works well across various mediums and styles as you can see by the many artworks I’ve paired. From hyper-realism to conceptual, ceramics to photography, you can plan any aesthetic with this sophisticated and warm color.

Calle Gatito painting on textiles
Calle Gatito painting on textiles by Claudia Rivera Plaza
Spegg II ceramics
Spegg 2 ceramic and metal art object by Dan Woodard
Sweater Weather No. 4 painting (2)
Desert Oasis pastel drawing by Loralee Grace
Spegg II ceramics
River Sunset painting by Julian Wong
If I Were a Sunbeam painting
If I Were a Sunbeam painting by Shannon Mack

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse will inspire you to curate experiences that amplify personal comfort and wellness. From the sumptuous taste of rich chocolate to getting out into nature, the indulgence of simple pleasures are gifts we can give ourselves and share with others. Mocha Mousse is a color that invites a host of artwork styles and subjects to enhance your design project with thoughtful indulgence, harmonious comfort, and leaves room for endless personal expression.

For information on any of the brilliant artworks in this article and for MORE pieces that compliment Mocha Mousse or any project you’re working on, contact us.