Posted by Danielle Harvey on 6 December 2024
An evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires: cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort. "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, it extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe; presenting a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour."
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. Imbued with authenticity, it finds harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation. Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute added, "With that in mind, for Pantone Color of the Year 2025 we look to a color that reaches into our desire for comfort and wellness, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others."
In celebration of the 26th anniversary of Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone will also for the first time highlight the color in events and experiences all over the world. From New York and London, to Shanghai and Mumbai, Pantone will be sharing public spaces and color events that will make Pantone Color of Year 2025 accessible for all.
Find out more and be inspired at www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2025
PANTONE® 17-1230 Mocha Mousse in.....
Apparel
A trend led fashion color with a rich neutrality PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perception of brown, crossing from the humble and earthbound to the luxury and aspirational. Infused with a sensorial warmth that comes through in soft touch weaves, buttery leathers and suedes, cushy velvets, cashmere, angora and shaggy, furry knits that envelope and embrace, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse transports our senses into the pleasurable comfort it inspires and invites. At the same time with its lightweight appearance, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse lends itself equally to diaphanous and floaty chiffons, silky textures, satins and jersey fabrics that add fluidity and draped elegance.
Fashion Accessories
The adaptable, neutral tone of PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse blends effortlessly with any color, enriching each ensemble with a touch of warmth and refined luxury. Soft and hard fashion accessories harmonize a sense of elegance with inviting warmth, enhancing the visual appeal of any outfit. Soft pieces—from chunky knits to plush scarves—embrace us in cozy comfort, their tactile surfaces inviting touch. Hard accessories, such as eyewear, structured bags and metallic jewelry in PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, introduce an elevate.
Home Décor and Interior Design
An evocative rich brown infused with sensorial warmth PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse blends our desire for comfort and opulence to present a tasteful touch of glamour. An earthy yet refined brown PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse nourishes our senses. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse evokes a feeling of the comfort of home whether appearing on flooring or a painted wall, within home décor or in more natural materials including wood and stone, rattan and wicker, leather and linen.d sophistication. With gloss or matte finishes, the soft, pinkish warmth of PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is beautifully revealed as the color interacts with light.
