Pantone announces its eagerly awaited Color of the Year 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a soft brown shade that embodies the warmth and indulgence of the simple pleasures in life. Inspired by the textures of cacao, chocolate, and coffee, this progression from last year’s Peach Fuzz signals an evolution in the wish for comfort, moving into a more grounded dimension.

‘Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Mocha Mousse expresses thoughtful indulgence,’ says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. ‘A flavorful brown shade, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse envelopes us with its sensorial warmth.’ Described as a ‘warming rich brown hue,’ Mocha Mousse reflects a growing global need for balance, comfort, and a deeper connection to nature. In a world-first partnership, the unveiling will be marked by a light show on the London Eye, bathing the London skyline in the tones of Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s color of the year 2025.