Mocha Mousse May Be The Butt Of Many Jokes, But We Found Some Fab Things In Pantone’s Colour Of The Year That You Can Shop
Love it or loathe it? Here’s how the internet is reacting to the colour of the year.
Pantone describes the colour as “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness” with “delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort.” However,
So, whether you’re on team meh or ready to embrace this cosy colour, let’s explore what makes Mocha Mousse special and how you can incorporate it into your life through stylish purchases.
How To Add Mocha Mousse Into Your Life
From t-shirts to olive oil, these items—some daily essentials— fit seamlessly into your life. Maybe Mocha Mousse is not too bad after all.
AIRism Cotton Striped Crew Neck Oversized T-Shirt, $14.90, Buy it now
Yiayia and Friends Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused with Garlic, $25, Buy it now
French Retro Brown Throw Pillow, From $7.15, Buy it now
Martha by Martha Stewart 3.5 QT Enameled Cast Iron Braiser in Ganache, $161.46, Buy it now
Huzi Infinity Pillow in Terracotta, $59, Buy it now
Mosh Stainless Steel Bottle (350Ml) Pearl Gold, $32.90, Buy it now
Nalgene Sustain Tritan BPA-Free Water Bottle in Mocha, $22.05, Buy it now
Large Nylon Crescent Bag, $91.21, Buy it now
Hario "Z" Milk Frother, Brown, $21.28, Buy it now
GIZMAC Insulated Tabletop Pot, $56.25, Buy it now
Why Mocha Mousse Got People Talking
After previous years with bright hues like Cerulean Blue (2000), Tigerlily (2004), Blue Iris (2008), Emerald (2013), Radiant Orchid (2014), and Viva Magenta (2023), 2025's Mocha Mousse is hardly... interesting. Commenters on the original Pantone post have implied the colour to be akin to poop with tracking app Strava saying "It's giving marathon porta potty." Forum pages labelled the decision as "sad beige has won".
But let’s take a step back. In a world that’s increasingly overstimulated, Mocha Mousse offers an almost refreshing reprieve. Its grounded, neutral tone invites us to maybe slow down and simplify. Think of it not as boring, but as a blank canvas—a versatile shade that blends effortlessly into everyday life.
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