Introducing Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse

The wait is over! Pantone has revealed its 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. This rich, chocolatey brown shade offers the perfect blend of warmth and sophistication, embodying a collective desire for comfort and connection in an increasingly fast-paced world.

Inspired by the indulgent qualities of chocolate and coffee, Mocha Mousse invites people to slow down and savour the small, meaningful pleasures of life.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, describes the shade as “a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe.”

For beauty pros, this decadent shade offers exciting possibilities to elevate your artistry—whether it’s with warm balayage tones or glossy brunette hues. Mocha Mousse is more than a colour; it’s a celebration of the beauty in simplicity and the power of thoughtful elegance.

With this in mind, we can’t wait to see the stunning hair, makeup and nail looks that Mocha Mousse will inspire in salons across the country.

Here are some inspirational looks to help boost your own creativity: