Art enthusiasts and interior designers wait with bated breath for the annual Pantone Color of the Year announcement. Every year, Pantone chooses a color that captures what it describes as the “global zeitgeist” and attitude within one distinctive hue. Mocha Mousse has been announced as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025.
This warm brown hue has rich undertones, synonymous with indulgences like chocolate and coffee, reflecting culture’s growing desire for comfort. Mocha Mousse is set to dominate interior design trends for 2025, the perfect complement to any cozy space or as an accent hue.
We’re sharing everything you need to know about the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year and how to incorporate Mocha Mousse into your interior décor.
What is the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year?
Mocha Mousse is following in the footsteps of Peachy Plush as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025. This chocolatey brown hue reflects a similar desire for balance and harmony as the previous shade, positioning interior design to focus more on comfort and wellness.
What makes Mocha Mousse exciting for interior design fans is its comforting warmth, inspired by what Pantone calls “the indulgence of simple pleasures”. In an era of minimalism, Mocha Mousse meets the demand of consumers searching for a neutral color that isn’t as flat or uninspiring as grey or beige. Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as an “unpretentious classic”, making it the perfect investment in your living room, bedroom, or entertaining space. This versatile hue is seasonless, giving you a rich color palette to use as a base for experimenting with interior design trends throughout the year.
How to Incorporate Mocha Mousse Into Your Interior Décor
The good news is that Mocha Mousse is an easy shade to incorporate into your space, whether you choose it as a non-pasted wallpaper or an accent color for your soft furnishing. This rich brown shade offers sensorial warmth that works for any space. Mocha Mousse offers the versatility of a neutral palette with the benefit of being a trending color to give your home an upgrade.
1. Quiet Luxury Interiors
Part of Mocha Mousse’s appeal is how well it matches the ‘quiet luxury’ aesthetic that has been dominating interior trends. This rich brown hue is glamorous but understated, perfect for blending with floral hues of leaf grey, cornflower blue, lilac, and matte rose.
Mocha Mousse is a contemporary take on a classic neutral shade that can be incorporated into patterned wallpapers, cushions, and accent accessories. Looking for a bolder statement? Contrast your Mocha Mousse wallpaper with a glossy white paint for a sharp look.
2. Contrast Textiles and Textures
The beauty of Mocha Mousse is that it gives you the perfect base for experimenting with different textiles and textures. This brown hue makes an impact on any wall, pairing seamlessly with chic marble-inspired wallpapers.
If you’re a fan of country chic or the rustic farmhouse aesthetic, you can use a Mocha Mousse wallpaper as a backdrop for suede, velvet, and leather textiles and upholstery. This sophisticated hue makes it easy to experiment with different textures to add a rich dimension to your space.
Keep your eyes peeled for a new Fancy Walls Wallpaper Collection inspired by Mocha Mousse, the Pantone Color of the Year.
Looking for more wallpaper and interior design inspiration? Explore our wall décor blog for ideas on how to elevate your interior décor in 2025.
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