Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse

It’s official – Pantone have announced that their pick for Colour of the Year 2025 is Mocha Mousse! 

Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230), a warm, rich brown that evokes the indulgence of its dessert namesake. Mocha Mousse is a luxe, elegant colour that contains the delectable quality of chocolate and coffee.

How to choose colours for your home

Choosing colour schemes is a complex subject. It is very much ruled by your emotional reaction to colour, but inspiration can be found anywhere if you have an eye for detail and design. My art and design background means art is an endless source of ideas, but nature, travel, flowers, fashion, even just the colours in your favourite painting can inspire the colour scheme for your whole house. Here are some ways to help choose a colour scheme.