/ 17 December 2024

What You Need To Know About The Pantone Colour Of 2025

Each year, the Pantone Color Institute names a colour that reflects the mood and direction we’re all moving in as brands and consumers. ‘Mocha Mousse’ is the Colour Of The Year for 2025 – so we asked some interiors experts how to make the most of it…

Georgina Blaskey

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What is ‘Mocha Mousse’?

“It’s a warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It has the same indulgent qualities as chocolate and coffee, and also a sense of comfort. Naming it as Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 is a reflection of our collective desire for simple pleasures.” – Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Colour Institute

Why is it set to be popular?

“Because it’s a grounding brown. ‘Mocha Mousse’ is a warm, inviting shade that’s very versatile – the good news is it will work with most colours. It also creates a welcoming partnership with all of nature’s shades, from sage to terracotta. It adds drama to contemporary colours by creating a theatrical backdrop and it’s the kind of colour can be sophisticated or cosy, depending on the mood.” – Paula Taylor, head stylist & trend specialist at Graham & Brown

It’s a warming, brown hue IMBUED WITH RICHNESS. It has the same indulgent qualities as chocolate and coffee, and also A SENSE OF COMFORT.

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How should you use it?

“This rich, nuanced colour offers a number of options for residential interiors. Done right, chocolate brown can transform living environments, creating spaces that are both elegant and inviting – either through a beautiful dark walnut wood or a deep chocolate paint, this dynamic colour makes us feel connected to our surroundings. I particularly recommend pairing chocolate brown with more neutral colours such as beiges, creams or whites to create a harmonious feel. To create a more electric feel, pair chocolate brown with blues to really make them pop.” – Alexander Shepel, co-founder of SHEPEL

Is there an easy way to use it in your home?

“Similar to ‘Mocha Mousse’, I have recently used ‘Mummy’ by Edward Bulmer to paint our living room – it’s such a lovely cocooning shade, and it works with everything. You can also introduce this tone in other ways – brown lacquer is an all-time favourite, and brown mohair is so rich and sumptuous. I think pairing it with other colours such as pale or deep pink, or a light blue or butter yellow can really freshen it up. Also, consider the sheen level – a high gloss lacquered brown feels rich but not heavy, especially when paired with other unexpected finishes such as polished stainless steel or mirror. A lacquered, chocolate-hued ceiling or used only on the woodwork is a great option for smaller spaces. As a dark neutral, brown has a unique ability to be both calming and grounded whilst also being very striking when used in the right way.” – Tiffany Duggan, founder & creative director, Studio Duggan & Trove