Mocha Mousse

Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year
Mocha Mousse - Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year
Photos Courtesy Anthropologie, Pantone, Skeem, Anne Klein, and Essie

This rich, earthy brown embodies a sense of warmth, indulgence, and natural elegance, reflecting our growing desire for comfort and thoughtful living. Drawing inspiration from the simple pleasures of chocolate, coffee, and cacao, Mocha Mousse is a versatile shade poised to influence trends across multiple industries.

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A Grounding Hue for Interiors

In interior design, Mocha Mousse offers a cozy and grounding vibe, making it a natural choice for creating serene, inviting spaces. Whether incorporated with accents like a soft throw in the living room, furniture like Anthropologie’s Elowen Performance Velvet Dining Chair (Anthropologie.com), Skeem’s Mushroom Match Cloche (SkeemShop.com), or as a focal wall in a bedroom, this warm brown introduces understated elegance and organic sophistication. Its versatility allows designers to pair it with warm neutrals, crisp whites, or vibrant jewel tones, creating balanced and harmonious aesthetics.

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Elevating Beauty & Fashion Trends

Fashion designers are embracing Mocha Mousse as a sophisticated and versatile neutral. Its rich tone works beautifully across seasons, offering endless styling options. In casual wear, it evokes effortless comfort when used in soft knit sweaters and oversized coats. In eveningwear, the hue transforms into
a symbol of modern luxury, accentuated by metallic accessories or contrasting bright colors such as emerald green or burnt orange.

This shade is equally at home in footwear and handbags like the Triple Satchel from Anne Klein (AnneKlein.com), lending timeless elegance to accessories.

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The beauty world is already gravitating toward the warmth of Mocha Mousse. As a makeup shade, it enhances natural beauty with its earthy, flattering undertones. From smoky eyeshadows to rich brown lipsticks, this color brings a modern twist to classic looks. Nail trends are also embracing the hue, like Essie’s Cold Brew Crew (Essie.com), with glossy mocha manicures making a statement of subtle sophistication.

For hairstyling, Mocha Mousse translates seamlessly into rich chocolate tones, perfect for low-maintenance yet elegant hair colors that suit a wide range of skin tones. Its ability to highlight depth and dimension in hair color ensures it will remain a go-to choice throughout the year.

Mocha Mousse - Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year

A Year Defined by Comfort and Sophistication

Pantone’s choice of Mocha Mousse reflects a cultural shift toward appreciating life’s small joys and prioritizing well-being. Its deep, inviting tones resonate across interiors, fashion, and beauty, offering an inspired palette for thoughtful creativity in 2025. This rich brown is more than just a color — it’s a lifestyle statement of warmth, grounding, and timeless elegance.

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