With the popularity of "quiet luxury" and the mainstream return of minimalism, designers have gradually courted color neutrality over the past few seasons. The light brown shade e

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.

The colour giant’s video which revealed the colour has also drawn criticism from social media users for its supposed use of AI

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Pantone Mocha Mousse 2025 Color of the Year was selected by trend forecasters who scoured fashion and design industries looking for color clues.

For its evocative nature and warmth, PANTONE 17-1230 mocha mousse was selected as Pantone’s 2025 color of the year.

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).

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