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Pantone has crowned “Mocha Mousse” as its 2025 Color of the Year, and honestly? It’s the warm, grounding hug we all need right now. This rich, earthy brown takes its cues from life’s most comforting indulgences—think a melty piece of chocolate, warm coffee, and all the other self-care-inspired “little treats ” you deserve. Understated yet sophisticated, it embodies “quiet luxury” and invites us to slow down and bask in life’s simple pleasures—who doesn’t need more of that?!
“For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others,” said Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, in the brand’s announcement.
Mocha Mousse nudges us to create moments of stillness and indulgence. Think: A soft, cozy throw blanket, a steaming cup of hot cocoa, a journaling session to reset your mind. It’s a shade that feels as good as it looks and encourages us to embrace mindfulness, by inviting us to reconnect with ourselves in small but meaningful ways. Maybe that’s creating a space of your own in a carefully curated corner of your home. Or, maybe it’s a retreat outside to find Mocha Mousse in its more natural habitat: the Great Outdoors.
Whether you’re meditating, journaling, or indulging in a chocolate dessert, the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year serves as a reminder to revel in life’s simple pleasures. Its warm, grounding quality helps us feel connected to ourselves and the earth. Scroll to shop our favorite Mocha Mousse must-haves that will look and feel good, well beyond 2025.
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