Every year, the announcement of the Pantone color is a highly anticipated moment for decorating and design enthusiasts.
For 2025, it’s “Mocha Mousse”, a deep, rich chocolate brown, that creates the event. At once gourmand, warm and sophisticated, this hue promises to bring comfort and elegance to our interiors. But why this choice, and how to adopt it at home? Here’s how.
A lightly roasted brown that awakens the senses
Mocha Mousse is much more than just a color: it’s an invitation to the pleasures of the senses. Imagine a cup of steaming hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. The sweet smell, the warmth that envelops your hands, the unctuous texture… all in this comforting, luxurious brownish hue.
According to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, Mocha Mousse embodies “thoughtful indulgence“. It’s a color that invites us to savor the small pleasures of everyday life, while remaining rooted in a certain sobriety. Its earthy depth strengthens our connection with nature, broadening the palette of emotions it can awaken. However, there’s no question of getting lost in a dense forest: Mocha Mousse brings natural harmony without ever becoming excessive or rustic.
This color also reflects an evolution in our interiors. We’re looking for spaces that resemble us, that soothe us and promote well-being.
With Mocha Mousse, Pantone offers us a reassuring shade, almost nostalgic, but still modern. This chocolate brown becomes a showcase for natural materials such as light wood, wool or leather, reinforcing a deep connection with our environment.
Mocha Mousse in your home decor
How do you introduce this subtle yet assertive color into your decor? The possibilities are endless.

Walls that captivate
Mocha Mousse excels when used as an accent shade. Imagine a living room or dining room wall painted in this enveloping brown: the atmosphere instantly becomes warm and sophisticated.
Pair it with bright whites for a striking contrast, or with wood tones for a soft, soothing harmony.
This color also finds its place in bold palettes. Combined with vibrant hues such as Curacao blue or mustard yellow, it becomes the solid foundation of a dynamic composition. For a softer look, explore associations with pastels like forget-me-not blue or powder pink. Each combination tells a different story and offers new ways to rediscover this captivating color.
Find out more about the Pantone 2025 color chart in a dedicated article published on Architectural Digest.
Bold furniture and accessories
Want to be more daring? Think furniture and accessories. A brown velvet sofa, linen curtains or suede cushions in this hue can transform a space. Mocha Mousse blends perfectly with noble, textured materials, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance.
Details that make all the difference
Finally, Mocha Mousse is not just a color for walls or furniture. Decorative objects, such as vases or picture frames, can subtly incorporate this hue. These discreet touches breathe an inviting warmth and effortless sophistication.
Mocha Mousse, a bonding shade
With Mocha Mousse, Pantone offers a hue that brings people together, invites them to share, and transforms our interiors into veritable refuges of well-being.
Whether in a country house or a contemporary loft, this warming chocolate brown adapts and imposes itself with timeless elegance.
So why not let yourself be tempted by Mocha Mousse? Perhaps, like a perfectly balanced dessert, the color of the year 2025 will give your home that touch of sweetness and refinement it’s been missing.