Following last year’s pastel pick, Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025 has been unveiled as Mocha Mousse (Pantone 17-1230). Rooted in the natural world, this warm, earthy, and comforting shade reflects our desire for a sense of nurture and stability in times of rapid change.
Mocha Mousse is not your standard brown. It embodies complex undertones of both a rich and creamy variety, which are subtly highlighted in different settings. It has the clever ability to either act as a canvas alongside bolder design choices or complement other understated design elements, a quiet luxury approach.
Let’s discover more about Mocha Mousse and how it can elevate your space.
Why Mocha Mousse?
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Every year Pantone’s colour experts come together to decipher a key colour that captures the mood of the moment so here’s some intel from the colour aficionados…
Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, describes the selected colour: “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspiration and luxe.”
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Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute, explains:
“For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.”
How to style Mocha Mousse at home
Islington sideboard | Dewsbury armchair | Oliver console table | Ellie mirror | Oberoi lamp | Lattice rug | Isla chair | Malvern sofa
Shades of brown are very versatile and can be seamlessly incorporated into your interior style. This warm colour creates a welcoming ambience in living rooms or a calming atmosphere in bedrooms. Here are a few simple ideas to consider when updating your space with Mocha Mousse.
- Add this beautiful mid-tone brown to your walls for an instant colour hug of cosiness
- Introduce dark wood furniture such as acacia, walnut, or dark stained oak to your space which have similar, warm undertones such as our Islington or Oliver collections
- Bring in tactile brown textiles whether through upholstery such as our Malvern or Dewsbury sofas or textured rugs underfoot
- Welcome a touch of warmth with plush textiles like velvet cushions and knitted throws, ceramic vases, wall art or statement lighting or mirrors in Mocha Mousse inspired shades.
We’d love to see how you style this beautiful brown with your Oak Furnitureland pieces. Tag us at #OakFurnitureland #GrowYourHome on Instagram. Find more colour inspiration for 2025 with the Dulux Colour of the Year, True Joy.
