Pantone Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse is Ready for Your Home

by Juhi Advani | March 5, 2025 | 5 mins read

Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Color of the Year for 2025, adds warmth and elegance to home decor.

Pantone Colour of the year is mocha mousse, a silky, smooth brown that reminds one of interior couture. Read on to learn more about it!

1. Understanding the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

Almost good enough to eat! The Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 engages all five senses. This rich, bold neutral—a deep, coffee-kissed brown—evokes the indulgence of chocolate mousse and the timeless allure of worn leather. It is warm, luscious, and layered with depth. Whether it transports you to the mysteries of a dense forest or subtly whispers luxury, this colour has an undeniable presence.

Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, describes it as a shade that “expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence.” Unlike last year’s soft and ethereal Peach Fuzz, this creamy yet commanding brown is ready to dominate interiors, decor, and fashion alike—bringing a sense of sophistication!

Why is the Pantone Colour of the Year Important? Every year, Pantone selects a Colour of the Year after extensive research into global design, culture, and lifestyle trends. This chosen hue doesn’t just make a statement—it shapes the creative landscape across home interiors, fashion, and art, setting the tone for the year’s most trending styles and aesthetics.

 Pantone Colour of the Year 2025: a rich, deep brown evoking chocolate mousse and luxury.
Dive into decadent luxury with Mocha Mousse!
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How to Use Pantone Colour in our Homes?

Pantone colour of the year is very versatile, making it easy to integrate into our home interiors and decor in many layers. 

Living Room Interiors Using Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

The Mocha Mousse shade of brown gives off luxury and warmth, making it a perfect choice for the living room—the heart of your home and the first impression of your space.

Accent Walls! Transform a plain wall into a bold visual statement by painting it in this Pantone colour. Complement it with gold-framed family portraits or sleek glass cabinets to display your personalised decor. 

Another idea is through soft furnishing. If you prefer neutral walls (beige, white and more), introduce this rich brown through a plush sofa, velvet armchairs, or an elegant coffee table, creating a sophisticated and inviting ambience.

Luxurious living room interior in the Pantone colour Mocha Mousse with elegant furnishings and decor.
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Bedroom Interiors in Pantone Shade

A bedroom should feel like a personal retreat—cosy, secure, and personalised. Pantone Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is the perfect choice to create a warm and comfy space. In the bedroom, let’s talk wall treatments. Paint all four walls in this shade for an enveloping feel, or opt for a statement wall with elegant moulding to add style and texture. Upgrade the bedroom design with crisp white linens, a plush duvet, and soft ambient lighting for a luxurious, five-star hotel vibe. A dark walnut coffee table or nightstand will enhance the warm and sophisticated aesthetic.

A cosy bedroom interior in the Pantone shade Mocha Mousse with elegant decor accents.
A serene bedroom!

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Kitchen Interiors in Mocha Mousse Pantone Shade

Mocha mousse colour in the kitchen will bring out the earthiness of cottage homes! It will feel raw and organic and your home and mind will be closer to nature. You can use the Pantone colour of the year in your kitchen cabinets with some solid handles -light wood, white, metallic or go handleless! Have a nice white marble countertop that would stunningly complement our earthy brown. Bring in some indoor plants or better, a herb kitchen for a zesty ambience. 

Warm kitchen interior in Mocha Mousse Pantone with marble countertops and indoor plants.
A warm and organic kitchen in earthy tones

Bathroom Interiors in Pantone Shade

Bold and sensual colours are key to creating a spa-like bathroom, and the 2025 Pantone Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is the perfect choice! This rich, earthy brown works beautifully on walls, vanity cabinets, and tiles, adding warmth and depth to the space. Elevate the look with a sleek glass partition, black stone décor, and indoor plants—perhaps a fragrant eucalyptus bundle for a refreshing touch. Complete the look with soft ambient lighting and scented candles, transforming your bathroom into a luxurious retreat.

Spa-like bathroom in the Pantone shade Mocha Mousse with warm walls, plants, and ambient lighting.
A spa-inspired bathroom in Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025

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To make our Pantone shade Mocha Mousse shine, consider pairing it with:

  • Soft Neutrals (beige, warm white, taupe) – for an airy, elegant look
  • Deep Greens (olive, forest green) – to infuse an organic, nature-inspired feel
  • Muted Blues (slate, denim) – for a modern contrast
  • Terracotta and Rust – to bring an earthy vibrance
  • Brass or Gold Accents – for a luxurious touch

This year’s Mocha Mousse is more than just a colour- it’s a mood! This shade can be luxurious, traditional, minimalist and earthy – all at the same time if you know how and where to use it correctly! As 2025 unfolds, we will be seeing more homeowners and homes embracing this stunning shade of brown into their homes. 

If you are planning your dream home interiors, feel free to connect with one of our designers for a free estimate!

Disclaimer: The images on our site are for reference only. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs and to tailor a unique design for you.

FAQ

1. What is Pantone Colour?

Pantone Colour refers to a standardised colour system developed by Pantone Inc., widely used in design, printing, fashion, and interiors. The Pantone Matching System (PMS) ensures colour consistency across industries, allowing designers and manufacturers to achieve the exact same shade, regardless of material or medium.

2. What is the Pantone Colour of the Year 2025?

The Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 is Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230)—a rich, warm brown that embodies earthy elegance, comfort, and luxury.

3. How Does Pantone Pick the Colour of the Year?

Pantone selects its Colour of the Year through extensive global research and trend analysis. Their experts study influences from fashion, interior design, art, technology, socio-political movements, and even environmental shifts.

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Juhi Advani

Juhi Advani, our in-house content writer, comes with 2 years of experience and a knack for storytelling. She is passionate about traveling, obsessed with rom-coms, and has an insatiable appetite for new experiences. Apart from writing passionately about home interior design and decor, she immerses herself in the world of acrylic art. Juhi also spends her weekends creating lifestyle content.

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