Colour of the Year 2025

It’s the time of the year when we learn what colours have been selected to mark the year ahead from brands and colour institutes like Dulux, Pantone and Benjamin Moore.

Pantone (or the Pantone Colour Institute specifically) has chosen PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse for their 2025 Colour of the Year. In this blog, we’ll discuss this warm, chocolate mousse-café somewhat Earthly tone and explore the practical value beyond aesthetic analysis; that’s what you’re here for, after all, the former?

We’ll also touch on the Colour of the Year choices from Dulux and Benjamin Moore. Without further ado, let’s dive into the colour palettes of the new year!

Pantone’s Colour of 2025: Mocha Mousse

After selecting a pinkish ‘Peach Fuzz’ grade for 2024, Pantone has shifted across the colour wheel to a sophisticated yet comfortable and eloquent Mocha Mousse shade.

This rich, mellow shade can infuse a new visual expression in your home, whether that is along with other adjacent hues such as amber, beige, chestnut, ash brown or chocolate martini, the latter being another Pantone shade specifically.

Here are some ways you might want to include Mocha Mousse in your home:

Paint a wall in this colour or a similar shade
Add in furniture such as a sofa, coffee table, throw pillows or area rugs
Consider another Pantone Mocha Mousse product (if available at the time of reading)

Again, you may want to opt for other similar shades of brown and those a tad more distinct to create a nice blend with a little contrast for a comfortable, inviting and warming atmosphere in your home.

As Pantone themselves calls it, ‘Subtle Contrasts’ are a way of offering more layered, classic contrasts. However, how you use Mocha Mousse or/and similar shades will depend on the exact feel and look you’re going for.

Tones like Mocha Mousse can be used to reframe the look and atmosphere of a room/space in your home or as a nice addition. For the former, adding Mocha Mousse and similar shades could be done as part of broader efforts to refurbish a space in your home more widely if it seems viable and suitable.

Dulux's Colour of The Year

For this year, Dulux has opted for a yellow shade, ‘True Joy’, offering a vibrant, feel-good renewal and acting as a fun pop of colour.

This shade of yellow can work well with other bright, warm and Earthy colours ,such as different yellows, oranges and reds.

Benjamin Moore’s Colour of The Year

Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year, they’ve gone with an option closer to that of Pantone with ‘Cinnamon Slate 2113-40’. While offering a sort of familiarity, this hue can add a warming, sophisticated look and feel. Benjamin Moore describes this tone as ‘Heated plum and velvety brown’.

Whichever of these tones or shades seem right for you and your home, you should consider how to use either option to re-vitalise your home in 2025.

Valspar's Colour of the Year: Encore

Valspar’s Encore is a deep, atmospheric blue chosen as their Colour of the Year 2025. This timeless shade bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, evoking both classic elegance and futuristic appeal.

Encore’s versatility makes it a favourite for various applications, from accent walls and cabinetry to textiles and décor. The rich depth of this blue provides a calming yet impactful presence, making it an excellent choice for creating sophisticated and serene spaces.

The Behr Colour of the Year: Rumours

Behr’s Colour of the Year 2025, Rumours, is a striking ruby red that pays homage to the deep, dramatic hues of the 1990s. This colour is designed to infuse spaces with passion and energy while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Perfect for feature walls, furniture, or accessories, Rumours adds a bold yet timeless touch to any room. Its luxurious tone pairs beautifully with gold accents and natural wood, making it an excellent choice for creating elegant and memorable interiors.

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