Pantone's Color of the Year captures the spirit of the moment, inspiring design across industries. Let's explore the 2025 pick and look back at some iconic colors from past years, seeing how they've shaped trends and reflected our times.
2025 Pantone Color of the Year Mocha Mousse
Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse—a warm, rich brown inspired by chocolate and coffee. This shade, dubbed "thoughtful indulgence" by Pantone, brings comfort and grounding energy, perfect for cozy interiors or elegant fashion. It's versatile, pairing well with whites for a modern look or metallics for sophistication. Brands like Spoonflower and Joybird have embraced it in home décor, while Pura launched a Mocha Moments fragrance. Mocha Mousse reflects a cultural shift toward simplicity and nature, inviting us to slow down and savor life.
Pantone Colors Through the Years A Quick Look Back
Since 2000, Pantone's annual picks have mirrored global moods. Here are a few highlights
2024 Peach Fuzz
A soft peach that radiated kindness and connection, perfect for calming home décor. PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.
2023 Viva Magenta
Viva Magenta vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.
2022 Very Peri
A new periwinkle blue with violet-red undertones, blending digital and physical worlds with creativity.
2021 Illuminating and Ultimate Gray
A duo of cheerful yellow and steady gray, symbolizing hope and resilience.
2020 Classic Blue
A timeless blue evoking trust and tranquility, ideal for health and finance branding.
Why Pantone Colors Matter
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