A new year, a new Pantone Colour of the Year 2025. Yay! The Colour of the Year is always on-trend, and you can count on seeing it everywhere as 2025 rolls on: in every creative industry and worldwide. Wedding invitations? You bet! For 2025, the colour is PANTONE 17-1230, Mocha Mousse, a warming brown hue imbued with an inherent richness that evokes the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort.
Inspired by the “little treat” self-care trend, those moments spent savouring a latte or a chocolate truffle Mocha Mousse bring a sensorial warmth and thoughtful indulgence to everything it touches.
What is Mocha Mousse
Pantone describes Mocha Mousse as “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic,” extending our perceptions of browns from humble and grounded to aspirational and luxe. It honours our craving for everyday pleasures while syncing us with nature’s nurturing essence, promoting balance and positively impacting our well-being.
In 2025, Mocha Mousse will appear everywhere: in fashion, design, furnishings, and of course in weddings. A rich brown might seem an unexpected choice for a wedding palette, but used correctly, it will change your mind.
Mocha Mousse works best in small bursts, paired with more neutral tones think creamy ivories, soft beiges and warm taupes. If you’re after more contrast, try matching it with deep, grounding shades like forest greens, burgundy, or even dusky blushes to echo its subtle pink undertones. Use Mocha Mousse as a unifying theme amid jewel-toned florals for an autumn or winter celebration. You can also introduce hue pops against a sleek white backdrop to draw focus to your stationery and let the richness of the brown anchor the day.
If the precise PANTONE 17-1230 isn’t quite your cup of tea, explore slightly lighter or deeper versions any iteration of a warm brown will put you on-trend. Since Mocha Mousse symbolises comfort and thoughtful indulgence, it brings the perfect energy to the start of your life together.
Mocha Mousse Wedding Invitation Inspiration
We all know the wedding invitation suite is at the core of your wedding style, so keep scrolling for some wedding inspiration! Here are some of our favourite Mocha Mousse inspired invitations:
Medinilla Wedding Invitations
Evenings
The BWM
Tanah