Pantone Names 2025 Color of the Year

Pantone announced “Mocha Mousse” as its color of the year for 2025. This soft, warm, neutral brown hue aims to evoke feelings of comfort and indulgence, drawing inspiration from the rich qualities of chocolate and coffee. Pantone’s reveal contrasts with other major paint manufacturers’ selections, like Glidden’s bold shade, “Purple Basil,” and Benjamin Moore’s cool tone, “Cinnamon Slate.” See Pantone, Glidden, and Benjamin Moore