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2025, the allure of brown and beige gems is set to shine brightly, thanks to Pantone's selection of Mocha Mousse as its color of the year.
This soft brown hue evokes feelings of warmth and comfort, reminiscent of indulgent treats like chocolate and coffee.
As society seeks solace in turbulent times, Mocha Mousse emerges as a symbol of thoughtful indulgence, inviting a sense of calm and luxury into everyday life.
Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of Pantone, emphasizes the duality of Mocha Mousse, describing it as both sophisticated and unpretentious.
Mocha Mousse is a color of the year
This rich color challenges traditional perceptions of brown, elevating it from a humble shade to one that embodies aspiration and elegance.
The versatility of Mocha Mousse allows it to blend seamlessly with contemporary designs while honoring the timeless beauty found in classic aesthetics.
In the realm of fine jewelry, Mocha Mousse's nurturing yet sophisticated essence is beautifully captured in a variety of gemstones, including brown diamonds, smoky quartz, and brown sapphires. These gems not only stand out on their own but also complement brighter hues, creating a harmonious balance. The incorporation of materials like mother-of-pearl, Swarovski crystal pearlsand rose gold further enhances the organic charm of Mocha Mousse, making it a perfect choice for those looking to add a touch of understated glamour to their collections.
Take a look at SPARK's silver jewellery in bronze.
We also want to show off the styling in Mocha Mousse tones from our recent photo shoot.
To summarise
- Pantone names Mocha Mousse as the Colour of the Year for 2025.
- Described as a soft, evocative brown reminiscent of chocolate and coffee.
- Mocha Mousse is sophisticated, lush, and an unpretentious classic.
- Expands perceptions of brown from humble to aspirational and luxe.
- The shade embodies subtle elegance and earthy refinement.
- Balances modernity with timeless artistic beauty.
- In fine jewellery, captured by brown diamonds, citrine, smoky quartz, and more.
- Serves as a neutral backdrop for vibrant colours like pinks and oranges.
- Complements blues, purples, and enhances palettes of browns, blues, and greys.
- Compatible materials: mother-of-pearl, enamel, ceramic, and crystal.
- Rose gold and precious metals provide a solid foundation.
- Accommodates contrasts with darker or brighter browns, such as tiger’s eye, brown pearls and brown opals.
- Shares a soothing aura with creamy pinks like peach moonstone and Padparadscha sapphire.
