PANTONE Color of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse in Colorton's offer

The Pantone Color Institute has chosen a Color of the Year since 1999 — the first was Cerulean for the year 2000. It is an educational programme: a single shade is meant to draw the attention of designers, brands and manufacturers to the role of color and to reflect the mood of its time. The choice is preceded by observing trends in fashion, interiors, design, art, entertainment and travel.

For the industry, the Color of the Year is a shared point of reference. Designers of packaging, household appliances, furniture and textiles take it into account when planning collections, and brands use it in limited editions and campaigns. As a result, the same shade appears across many product categories during the year.

The Color of the Year 2025, announced on 5 December 2024, is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse — a warm, deep brown reminiscent of chocolate and coffee. Pantone describes it as an expression of the desire for small everyday pleasures, comfort and warmth.