Pantone Color of the Year 2025

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a warming brown hue imbued with an inherent richness that nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort.

There is a growing movement to align ourselves more closely with the natural world. Characterized by its organic nature PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse honors and embraces the sustenance of our physical environment. Synchronizing with nature promotes balance, it nourishes our soul and positively impacts our mental well-being. Imbued with authenticity PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse finds harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation.

“Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute. “Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe. Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse presents a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour. A flavorful brown shade, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse envelopes us with its sensorial warmth.”

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Listed below are the CMYK, RGB, and HEX values to use for the FHI Color of the Year for both FHI Cotton (TCX) and Paper (TPG).

FHI COTTON (TCX) & PAPER (TPG) Color Values for PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse

RELAXED ELEGANCE - A core range of beige, cream, taupe and brown towns, provide a strong and versatile base layer, setting a new pace of elegant simplicity and opening a wide array of design possibilities.

FLORAL PATHWAYS - A cornucopia of suggestively scented floral tones blended with a soft mocha and shaded willow green leads us down a pathway of gray cobblestones.

UNIQUELY BALANCED - Mocha Mousse nestles in, offsetting the vibrancy of this uniquely balanced, multi-colored and somewhat exotic grouping of tones both warm and cool.

DELICIOUSNESS - A cornucopia of suggestively scented floral tones blended with a soft mocha and shaded willow green leads us down a pathway of gray cobblestones.

SUBTLE CONTRASTS - Sophisticated brown hues coalesce with nuanced contrasts of blue and gray for a classic and compatible statement. A shimmering Buffed Beige adds an elegant touch.