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The visual impact of colour can never be underestimated, triggering both physical and psychological responses. Blue is associated with calmness and serenity, whilst red is linked to passion, energy and anger. Every year, The Pantone Color Institute heralds a shade set to drive trends across multiple industries, symbolic of the current global mood.

The shade in focus for 2025 is Mocha Mousse, an evocative, soft brown shade imbued with richness and embodying a sense of comfort and earthiness. Discover ways this shade will impact our lives this year…

Fashion

Mocha Mousse is a sophisticated take on brown, a versatile neutral that will be everywhere in fashion this year no matter your style or the season!  It’s a luxurious, rich and anchoring shade that lends itself to buttery leathers, suedes, cashmere and knits as well as fresh linens and cottons. It has a warm, reddish undertone making it a natural companion for other warm colours like creams, golds, deep reds, oranges and yellows. Equally it contrasts beautifully with cool and serene shades of dusty blues and soft greys. Bright shades like teal, fuchsia and emerald-green pop against Mocha Mousse. Experiment with monochromatic magic by exploring different shades of brown from light beige and caramel to deep chocolate and expresso for a sophisticated tonal look.

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Food

This sumptuous brown hue evokes the velvety richness of chocolate and aromatic warmth of freshly brewed coffee, indicative of something that will be delicious, with food being the new luxury in life. With big-ticket spending out of reach for many, people are finding joy in small indulgences – specialty coffees, artisan doughnuts and gourmet chocolates. Expect to inject hints of Mocha Mousse the next time you entertain with espresso and cocoa flavours, neutral and rustic food presentation, evoking a sense of connection and comfort with loved ones.

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Beauty

A pleasing tone set to dominate beauty this year from hair care inspiration through to cappuccino-toned lip balms. It caters to both ends of the beauty spectrum, whether you are a beauty minimalist or maximalist. Expect to see latte-inspired nail polish, lipsticks, hair colouring and scents, both fragrance and candles. This subdued and muted classic shade has universal appeal and is trans-seasonal.

Interiors

Mocha Mousse is a design philosophy, reflecting a luxurious and indulgent visual aesthetic. Whether used as a dominant shade or subtle accent, this earthy hue has the power to transform interiors into spaces that feel modern, grounded, and effortlessly elegant.

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Be inspired and embrace all the comfort of Mocha Mousse this year!