The announcement of Mocha Mousse as 2025's defining shade marks a significant shift in the cultural zeitgeist.

Mocha Mousse. The warm brown shade feels deliciously cozy for the cold winter months, so we’re already planning out ways to add it to our home decor. We browsed Amazon to find some pieces that you can snag right now to bring the hue into your house,

The 2025 hue is an "evocative soft brown" that was selected to suggest the rich flavor of a piece of chocolate or a cup of hot coffee

Pantone’s focus was on harmony, and a return to nature. “It’s about reframing experiences, understanding the importance of little pleasures and living in the moment,” explained Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.

Mocha Mousse is a departure from the much bolder Colors of the Year that Pantone has selected lately. For the last four years, the title has gone to bright, vivid hues including Peach Fuzz (2024) and Viva Magenta (2023). According to the New York Times, Pantone hasn't chosen a shade of brown as its hero color in over two decades.

The Pantone Color Institute has announced its Color of the Year 2025 to the design community: the soft brown Mocha Mousse.

Pantone might have already chosen its Color of the Year, but these designers have other plans. Last week, Pantone announced its 2025 Color of The Year, and suddenly, the internet was awash in Mocha Mousse.

Since it claimed the title of Pantone’s 2025 Colour Of The Year, mocha mousse has quickly become the go-to colour of the style savvy. But sits behind the appeal of a neutral manicure? We check in with the experts,

Since the hue was already trending at fashion shows in September it's not as hard as you think to incorporate it into your wardrobe. Here are some essentials by Black-owned brands.