Choosing a color of the year every year is surely a daunting task. There will be those who love it, those who hate it, and those who say, “Wait, is that just … brown?” That was the immediate reaction on social media after the Pantone Color Institute selected PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm brown hue, as the 2025 Color of the Year. But now that we’ve had a few weeks to live with it, we’re finding ourselves embracing this mocha moment. The shade is imbued with richness, bringing to mind the luscious qualities of chocolate and coffee, and, as the Institute notes, “answering our desire for comfort.” Read on to discover seven covetable finds in the Color of the Year that’ll make you question if brown is really all that basic.
West Elm European Flax Linen Duvet, $249-$279
European linen bedding is one of those home items where once you’ve tried it, there’s no going back. Upgrade your bed setup with West Elm’s luxe duvet and shams with a lived-in feel; snag it in Brick, a warm toffee hue that conjures the Color of the Year.
Spoonflower x Pantone Collection, prices vary
Add a dose of this warm, comforting color to your space with Spoonflower’s exclusive collection of designs on wallpaper, fabric, and home decor. Explore patterns from independent artists Annette Brown, Danika Herrick, Gargi Panwar, and Holli Zollinger that incorporate Mocha Mousse in ways that are both sophisticated and grounding.
Casaluna Textured Cotton Euro Pillow, $40
If you can finish a Target run without a new throw pillow in each hand, you’ve got more willpower than most. However, if a fresh look for your sofa or bed is on the wish list, scoop up this chambray cotton version in the soothing shade of the moment.
Pura x Pantone Color of the Year Set, $79.99
This limited edition set features a Pura 4™ smart fragrance diffuser in the Pantone Color of the Year 2025, plus two exclusive fragrances—Mocha Moments and Mocha Suede—inspired by the trending hue.
Joybird x Pantone Amelia Grand Chair, starting at $1,159
We love a statement chair, and this exclusive collab between the DTC furniture retailer and the Pantone Color Institute doesn’t disappoint. Sinking into this beauty on a Sunday afternoon with a book and a cup of tea sounds like heaven.
Jenni Kayne Mohair Throw, $575
Mocha Mousse is all about comfort, coziness, and soothing the senses, so applying to it an insanely soft throw just makes sense.
Sundays Dream Bed with Storage, $2,350
Functional furniture that also looks beautiful? We’re so in. This sleek bed with hidden storage comes in a Mocha Mousse-adjacent hue that goes with practically every decor style.
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