Colors of the year 2025 – discover the colors that will dominate interiors
The year 2025 brings a new range of inspiring colors. Brands such as Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and AkzoNobel have announced their color of the year choices. Each captures a different emotion and aesthetic, offering a wide range of design possibilities.
Pantone – 17-1230 Mocha Mousse
The Pantone Color of the Year program has for years engaged the community of designers, artists and color enthusiasts in an inspiring conversation about the role of color in our lives. By selecting one distinctive hue that reflects global trends, Pantone highlights the connection between color and culture, social desires and emotions.
For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute has announced PANTONE Color of the Year 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. It’s a warming, deep brown with rich saturation that tempts with the suggestion of tasty associations with chocolate and coffee. At a time when the world craves a sense of comfort and calm, Mocha Mousse offers harmony, coziness and everyday pleasure.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says that:
Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe.
Mocha Mousse expands our perception of browns. Traditionally associated with naturalness and earthiness, browns in 2025 gain a new dimension – they become aspirational, luxurious, but still close to everyday experiences. Mocha Mousse is a color that exudes warmth while adding a sophisticated touch to interiors and designs.
Photo sources: 1 – Wallpaper Annette Brown | Spoonflower, 2- Bedclothes Danika Herrick | Spoonflower, 3- Microcement in a color inspired by Mocha Mousse, 4- Furniture JoyBird
Why Mocha Mousse?
In a world that increasingly appreciates the value of small pleasures, such as a cup of coffee in the morning or a favorite chocolate at the end of the day, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse symbolizes the combination of simplicity and luxury. It is a shade that responds to the desire for calm, coziness and comfort, but also gives a sense of sophistication and thoughtful design.
Benjamin Moore – Cinnamon Slate 2113-40
Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 – color of the year 2025 according to Benjamin Moore (the paint manufacturer) – is a subtle combination of heather plum and velvety brown that embodies harmony between contemporary trends and timeless elegance. This versatile shade exudes tranquility, enhancing the beauty of interiors without dominating the space.
Andrea Magno, Director of Color Marketing & Design of Benjamin Moore & Co, evokes associations with a soft fabric, such as “velvet.” Due to its neutrality, “Cinnamon Slate” blends perfectly with natural materials such as wood, as well as warm accents of gold and amber. In cooler lighting, it reveals more muted plum half-tones, becoming an even more versatile choice, ideal for contemporary but also timeless settings.
Image source 1, 2, 4: Benjamin Moore, 3 – Microcement inspired by the color Cinnamon Slate
Akzo Nobel – Hello Yellow
AkzoNobel (Dulux) is betting on optimism and joy, choosing Hello Yellow as its Color of the Year 2025. This sunny, energetic shade of yellow brings warmth and positive energy to any interior. It will work great in rooms with limited light, bringing brightness and optimism.
Hello Yellow is a color that not only beautifies interiors, but also inspires action
– Magdalena Boczarska, Dulux brand ambassador, comments.
Selected by experts from AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetics Center, the shade reflects the needs of people around the world – a desire for harmony, hope and positive change in uncertain times.
Sherwin-Williams – 2025 Color Capsule of the Year
Our Color Capsule of the Year can be curated to stand out in any style. We wanted a modern, fresh take on color, with a balanced and usable assortment of shades.
The palette includes:
– Grounded SW 6089 – a versatile shade of brown bringing richness and stability to a refined, earthy tone
– Sunbleached SW 9585 – a light, neutral hue deeper than white, not quite gray, yet going beyond beige and taupe
– Chartreuse SW 0073 – an energetic yellow-green hue, bringing a cheerful, tropical brightness that is both eclectic and versatile
– Rain Cloud SW 9639 – a stormy, deep gray-blue hue
– Clove SW 9605 – an intriguing brown in a shade of almost black depth
– Malabar SW 9110 – a sandy beige that makes any space a soft, cozy retreat
– Bosc Pear SW 6390 – the golden shade reflects a turn toward luxurious, organic tones and styles reminiscent of bygone eras
– Mauve Finery SW 6282 – a muted purple, adorning spaces as a wall or accent color.
Image source: Sherwin Williams
The colors of 2025 reflect diversity and the need to balance harmony, boldness and joy. From warm browns and soft beiges to greens and sunny yellows, there is something for everyone. Which one of these shades will grace your interior?
