PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse
A mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, an evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires as the Pantone Colour of the Year selection for 2025. A warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mouse nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort.
“Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director 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 the aspirational and luxe. Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse presents a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour. A flavourful brown shade, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse envelopes us with its sensorial warmth.”
There is a growing movement to align ourselves more closely with the natural world. Characterised by its organic nature, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse honours and embraces the sustenance of our physical environment. Imbued with authenticity PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse finds harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation.
“The everlasting search for harmony filters through into every aspect of our lives including our relationships, the work we do, our social connections and the natural environment that surrounds us. Harmony brings feelings of contentment, inspiring a positive state of inner peace, calm, and balance as well as being tuned in with the world around us. Harmony embraces a culture of connection and unity as well as the synthesis of our mental, spiritual and physical well-being,” added Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. “With that in mind, for Pantone Colour of the Year 2025, we look to a colour that reaches into our desire for comfort and wellness, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.”
In celebration of the 26th anniversary of Pantone Colour of the Year, Pantone will also for the first time highlight the colour in events and experiences all over the world. From New York and London to Shanghai and Mumbai, Pantone will be sharing public spaces and colour events that will make Pantone colour of Year 2025 accessible for all.
Pantone’s first stop on its international tour will be with its official unveil partner - the lastminute.com London Eye. In a world-first for Pantone, the iconic attraction will unveil Pantone Color of the Year 2025 by lighting up the London skyline in PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. The Pantone Color of the Year light show will be live for the public to view at 6pm GMT on Thursday December 5th and will shine bright throughout the evening for everyone to enjoy.
https://www.pantone.com/uk/en/color-of-the-year/2025