Each year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year reflects where the world stands — socially, culturally, and emotionally. As we look forward to the announcement for 2026, it’s worth revisiting the last five colours and the stories they told.

2025 – Mocha Mousse (PANTONE 17-1230)
In 2025, Pantone chose a rich, warm brown inspired by cacao, coffee, and natural earth. Mocha Mousse reflects a yearning for comfort, groundedness, sensual pleasure, and a deeper connection to nature. The “thoughtful indulgence” it represents signals a collective craving for quiet luxury, sustainability, rootedness, and timelessness — perhaps as a response to years of upheaval and digital overload.