Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025 has been revealed, and it’s a deliciously warm shade called Mocha Mousse. Imagine sipping a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, that smooth, rich, comforting color you can practically taste. Yes, it’s like a hot chocolate meets a coffee espresso in the most harmonious blend.

Now, Melbourne – a city that prides itself on its café culture – might just have a new favourite shade to match its famed coffee. But is it better than Melbourne’s iconic brews? Well, Mocha Mousse could just give your morning flat white a run for its money! Whether you’re admiring the colour of your coffee or adding it to your design palette, this hue exudes warmth and invites you to settle in, relax, and connect – perfect for the creative vibe in our Melbourne network.

As Pantone puts it, the shade “captures a Global Mood of Connection, Comfort, and Harmony,” and we reckon it’s exactly the kind of colour that makes you feel at home, whether you’re working on a creative project, enjoying a meeting, or just soaking up Melbourne’s laid-back coffee culture.

“The Pantone Color of the Year program engages the design community and color enthusiasts in a conversation around color, highlighting the relationship between color and culture. Pantone selects a color each year that captures the global zeitgeist—the Color of the Year express a global mood and an attitude, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue.”

So, what do you think? Is Mocha Mousse your new favourite? Let’s see if it makes as big a splash as Melbourne’s best coffee shops!