Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Color of the Year Brings Warm Sophistication Home

liloobourreau
Sep 16
3 min read

Photo credits : PANTONE®

A shade that has the design world talking...

Each year, Pantone’s choice of Color of the Year sets the stage for global design conversations, influencing everything from runway palettes to living room walls. For 2025, the spotlight falls on Mocha Mousse (#A47864) - a warm neutral that whispers timeless elegance while inviting a deep sense of comfort.

But Mocha Mousse is not just another beige

It is richer, more grounded, with the tactile softness of suede and the depth of clay earth kissed by Mediterranean light. This hue offers more than color; it offers atmosphere - a story written on your walls, textiles, and treasured objects. .

Why Mocha Mousse now?

In uncertain times, our homes become sanctuaries. We crave spaces that feel safe, nurturing, yet effortlessly sophisticated. Mocha Mousse answers this longing with a balance between warmth and refinement. Unlike stark minimalism or fleeting maximalist trends, this shade embodies quiet luxury: understated, versatile, and undeniably chic.

It resonates with the muted façades of Provençal villages, the terracotta patinas of Côte d’Azur rooftops, and the gentle glow of late afternoon light across southern French stone walls. It’s a color that reconnects us to earth and tradition while remaining resolutely modern.

 How to live with Mocha Mousse

Statement Walls: In a bright, airy living room, Mocha Mousse becomes a canvas that grounds the space, allowing bolder accents like dusty blue or deep terracotta to shine.
Textural Play: Layer it with natural linens, raw oak, or velvet cushions to heighten its tactile richness. Think of it as a backdrop that invites touch as much as it pleases the eye.
Room-to-Room Harmony: From serene bedrooms to sculptural kitchens, Mocha Mousse transitions seamlessly. Pair it with Vanilla Cream for softness, or Clay Earth for depth.

Beyond color: A lifestyle statement

Choosing Mocha Mousse is more than following a trend - it’s embracing a philosophy of resilient elegance. It suggests interiors where time slows, conversations linger, and beauty is found in the everyday.

As we design our lives with intention, Mocha Mousse reminds us that the most powerful design choices are often the quietest. It’s not about shouting; it’s about enveloping. 

Find all the Mocha Mousse inspiration on the Pantone website: https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2025

FRKeys' Touch

The Pantone colour is therefore an annual trend, reflecting a mood, a particular moment in time and the spirit of our fast-moving world, where fashion is constantly evolving, particularly in design.

When I created FR Keys in 2025, I was very fortunate with Pantone's selection of an elegant, soft and generous colour: it was exactly the spirit I wanted to give to FR Keys and which we share with all our partners.

Connecting talent to serve your comfort, working in harmony and respecting your choices, the FR Keys spirit is perfectly matched to this classic, warm and welcoming colour, which can be happily adapted to your projects, ranging from a natural, minimalist vision to more sophisticated and luxurious proposals.

This is why the FR Keys website was created with this Mocha Mousse colour, to illustrate both the spirit that drives all our partners and the range of services we offer.

FR Keys will retain its signature Mocha Mousse colour, but it will be a real pleasure to present and share the new Pantone colour with you each year.

For each of your projects, our partners, the three interior designers and the general contractor, will guide you and assist you in your colour choices, whether or not you are inspired by the colour of the year!