Be Inspired - Mocha Mousse

Pantone’s Colour of the Year aims to capture the zeitgeist, the global mood and attitude in preparation for the year ahead. 2025’s Colour of the Year is Mocha Mousse, a silky-smooth brown with a slightly auburn cocoa-y hue and, like its delectable dessert namesake, is creamy, airy, and a perfect balance of sweet and bitter. To capture the culture of simple pleasures and little treats, this tantalisingly tempting colour is indulgent and grounded, sophisticated but unpretentious. This sensorial brown pushes beyond background neutrals and towards a more luxurious and glamorous, relaxed feel. 

A slightly more timeless and classic take than the dopamine bright pop culture colour trends that we’ve seen over the past few years, there is an almost whipped lightness to this shade that is nonetheless warming, cosy, rich and refined. With a velvety versatility, this tone suits opulent and minimalist styles alike, acting both as an anchor, a foundation for vibrant palettes as well as being a bold centrepiece in its own right.