The color of the year is Mocha Mousse!
It’s official! Pantone has announced the color of the year for 2025. This has become a tradition in the world of fashion, beauty, and home design. We’re helping you see how this year’s pick can make a difference in your own life. Pantone has selected Mocha Mousse to take center stage in 2025.
Studio 5 Trend Tracker Mindy Dunyon showed us how to bring this beautiful color into our lives.
Pantone has been choosing a color of the year since 2000, with the goal of reflecting global influences across different industries such as fashion, home decor, and graphic arts. The color often mirrors the common mood or vibe, considering factors like political conditions and societal feelings. This year, Mocha Mousse was chosen for its warmth and universal appeal.
What is Mocha Mousse?
Mocha Mousse is a rich, earthy shade of brown that is grounding, elegant, and comforting. Mindy explained, “It’s a really warm, inviting color… welcoming for everybody.” We’ll see this color influence clothing and shoes to home decor and makeup.
Mocha Mousse in Home Decor
Designer Lauren Oviatt suggests incorporating Mocha Mousse into home decor by replacing white sofas with brown ones, and pairing them with creams, whites, and golds. She advises against pairing it with royal or red tones to avoid a dated look. Lauren says to go for transitional fabrics and clean-lined pieces to keep your decor current.
Mocha Mousse in Fashion
Studio 5 Style & Fashion Contributor Casey Matheny says Mocha Mousse is versatile and timeless. She describes it as “a modern classic, elegant yet approachable,” making it a perfect foundation for your wardrobe. Casey says this color can blend seamlessly into both minimalist and bold styles, creating endless possibilities for sophisticated and current looks.
Beauty Trends with Mocha Mousse
Studio 5 Style & Beauty Contributor Megan Moore sees Mocha Mousse as a perfect addition to the beauty world. She plans to incorporate it into eyeshadows, cheeks, and even lips, noting its ability to serve as a neutral backdrop that highlights other colors. Megan recommends the “That’s Taupe” palette from ColourPop for creating a perfect Mocha Mousse-inspired look.
Mocha Mousse in Event Planning
Event planner and florist Shawn Bailey says Mocha Mousse can be a game-changer in floral design. Its versatility means it complements both classic and vibrant color schemes, making it a good choice for any season. Shawn highlights its ability to pair beautifully with spring pastels, summer brights, autumn russets, and winter whites, adding a modern yet timeless touch to any arrangement.
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