Trending Color – Pantone’s Mocha Mousee

January 8, 2025  |  Design Tips, New Home Tips

Are you still trying to decide what color to paint the accent wall in your living room? If you want to be trendy, pick Mocha Mousee. Mocha Mousee is Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year. This rich, grounded hue is one we’ll be seeing everywhere. Think of a warm, inviting shade of brown with subtle gray undertones that effortlessly blends sophistication with comfort. Mocha Mousee isn’t just a color—it’s a vibe.

This color is perfect for bringing a sense of calm and stability into our fast-paced world. As we continue to navigate an increasingly complex digital age, Mocha Mousee offers a refreshing contrast by evoking feelings of earthiness, luxury, and connection. It’s not just about visual appeal; it’s a shade that speaks to the emotions we crave: warmth, reliability, and comfort.

Expect to see Mocha Mousee in interiors, fashion, and even tech, as it harmonizes with both muted tones and vibrant pops of color. In home decor, this color will add an element of coziness to living rooms and bedrooms, pairing beautifully with soft golds and rich greens. Pantone’s Color of the Year shows up in sophisticated furniture lines from sofas to armchairs, to throw pillows and rugs and even in kitchen appliances.

Pantone’s pick reflects the growing desire for grounded, thoughtful choices in design. Mocha Mousee is a color that invites us to slow down, relax, and reconnect with ourselves. Whether you’re painting your walls or adding an accessory to your wardrobe, Mocha Mousee will surely be a shade that offers comfort and style in the year ahead. For more information about Mocha Mousee and complimentary palettes, visit Pantone.com.

The new year sparks a desire to freshen up our spaces. How fun to take advantage of trending colors. Holiday Builders’ professional model designers often use these colors in decor. We can’t wait to see what they do with Mocha Mousse.

If you’re considering a new home purchase, or you just want to be inspired in your home decor, stop by a Holiday Builders’ model center near you.

This post was written by Tina Suiter.