A unani-mousse choice

“A warming brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.”

Just some of the luxurious words used by the experts at the Pantone Colour Institute to describe their colour of the year for 2025, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse.

With its sophisticated, earthy elegance, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse can stand alone or serve as a versatile foundation, enhancing a wide range of palettes and applications - from minimalist to richly detailed designs - across all colour-focused industries, say the experts.

“Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Colour 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,” adds Ms Eiseman.

The Pantone Colour of the Year programme engages the design community and colour enthusiasts in a conversation around colour, highlighting the relationship between colour and culture. Pantone selects a colour each year that captures the global zeitgeist. The Colour of the Year expresses a global mood and an attitude, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue.