{"id":558,"date":"2024-12-05T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.movievoters.com\/?p=558"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:22:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:22:43","slug":"pantone-2025-color-of-the-year-is-an-understated-and-harmonious-hue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.movievoters.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/05\/pantone-2025-color-of-the-year-is-an-understated-and-harmonious-hue\/","title":{"rendered":"Pantone 2025 Color of the Year is an Understated and Harmonious Hue"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a self-proclaimed color obsessive, every December, I wait with bated breath for Pantone\u2019s Color of the Year announcement. I love color and its ability to influence emotions, style, and culture, and I\u2019m fascinated by the research and cultural trend analysis that goes into selecting a shade. It\u2019s not just about aesthetics; it\u2019s about understanding the moment we\u2019re living in and the stories we want to tell.<\/p>\n

Always curious about how color reflects culture, Pantone\u2019s Color of the Year 2025<\/a> is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, which offers plenty to unpack. A rich, earthy brown, it\u2019s positioned as a color that balances sophistication and comfort. But does it capture the mood of the moment?<\/p>\n

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This year, much of the design world has been focused on themes of sustainability, simplicity, and connection. Mocha Mousse seeks to tap into those ideas, evoking warmth and stability. It\u2019s a grounded shade that nods to nature and the pleasures of everyday life\u2014a safe choice, perhaps, but also a versatile one.<\/p>\n

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Pantone\u2019s reveal, featuring a light show on the London Eye, certainly adds some drama to the announcement. The collaborations, too, are impressive: Motorola\u2019s vegan leather phones and Joybird\u2019s plush fabrics demonstrate how Mocha Mousse can be used across industries. Other product collaborations include Pura\u2019s smart fragrance diffuser with custom scents, Wix Studio\u2019s web design assets, Libratone\u2019s UP headphones, Spoonflower\u2019s print-on-demand home d\u00e9cor, IPSY\u2019s limited-edition beauty products, Society6\u2019s artist-driven designs, Ultrafabrics\u2019 premium interior textiles, and Post-it\u00ae Brand\u2019s special collection celebrating expressive color.<\/p>\n

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Still, the color feels understated, even subdued, compared to the bold selections of previous years. Perhaps this choice reflects a response to the chaotic and unpredictable events of 2024, offering a sense of calm and grounding in a time of upheaval. \u201cThe everlasting search for harmony filters through into every aspect of our lives, including our relationships, the work we do, our social connections, and the natural environment that surrounds us,\u201d said Laurie Pressman, vice president of Pantone Color Institute. \u201cHarmony brings feelings of contentment, inspiring a positive state of inner peace, calm, and balance as well as being tuned in with the world around us. Harmony embraces a culture of connection and unity as well as the synthesis of our mental, spiritual and physical well-being.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\u2026for Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a color that reaches into our desire for comfort and wellness, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.<\/p>\n

Laurie Pressman, VP Pantone Color Institute<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For designers, Mocha Mousse has potential. It\u2019s a great neutral for grounding palettes, and its tactile qualities make it appealing in interior design and packaging. But it\u2019s not the kind of shade that demands attention or inspires an immediate wow factor. Instead, it\u2019s a quiet presence \u2014 more about being a harmonious complement than a leading show-stopper.<\/p>\n

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As we move into 2025, it will be interesting to see how this color plays out in real-world applications. Will it resonate with audiences craving simplicity and comfort, or will it fade into the background? Time will tell. For now, Mocha Mousse offers designers a tool for creating warmth and subtle elegance, even if it doesn\u2019t quite steal the spotlight.<\/p>\n

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Imagery courtesy of The Pantone Color Institute.<\/em><\/p>\n

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