The 6 Figure Stylist

Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025—How to Adapt It Across Seasonal and Tonal Palettes

Aileen Lane, AICI CIP

Pantone has announced their Color of the Year for 2025—PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Initially, I was a bit underwhelmed by the choice, but it’s grown on me. This warming, rich brown hue, reminiscent of a soft chocolate mousse, offers subtle elegance and earthy refinement.

Pantone’s Color of the Year is a major marketing opportunity, and I’ve used their forecasts for years to promote my business. Whether you’re a personal stylist, makeup artist, or hair stylist, leveraging these announcements keeps your services fresh and modern. Today, I’ll show you how to adapt Mocha Mousse across seasonal and tonal palettes to enhance your clients’ wardrobes.

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