Colour of the Year 2025: brown shades that bring warmth, stability and natural elegance

Colour of the year 2025

PANTONE’s Colour of the Year 2025 is PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse – a colour palette that symbolises connection to nature, groundedness and a feeling of warmth. Ranging from soft sandy tones to rich earthy colours, these earthy tones reflect a new era of design where sustainability and harmony with the world around us are at the centre of attention. This year, brown shades are not just a trend, but a design philosophy. They emphasise the sustainable values that architects and interior designers alike are looking for today. It is this colour palette that invites people to think about natural materials, simplicity and creating spaces where people feel calm, safe and connected to nature.

What is the Pantone colour of 2025?

Pantone, the recognised authority on colour, has developed the Pantone Matching System (PMS) to ensure consistent use of colour across industries. The system enables accurate colour reproduction, whatever the purpose or environment.

The Pantone Colour of the Year, which has been running since 2000, reflects global cultural trends. It is based on an analysis of social change, new trends and influential industries such as fashion and design, and reflects the mood and needs of the world.

The Kerrock palette that inspires designers

Brown shades are increasingly emerging as a universal choice for designing modern spaces. The Kerrock colour collection stands out in particular, offering a rich range of shades that strike the perfect balance between aesthetics, functionality and natural beauty. This year’s most popular brown tones include:

Sandstone – UNI LIGHT: A soft, natural sand colour that radiates calm and neutrality. A versatile choice that makes it easy to combine with other shades for harmonious compositions.

White Maple – NATUR: A neutral yet sophisticated colour that combines natural charm with a modern aesthetic. Ideal for sophisticated and elegant environments.

Teak Wood – NATUR: A deep, rich woody shade reflecting the opulence of teak. It brings a touch of natural elegance and warmth to classic and contemporary interiors.

Opal Brown – LUMINACO: An intense and deep dark brown, symbolising stability and warmth. The perfect choice for spaces that express solidity, reliability and comfort.

Using brown shades in practice

Brown shades offer versatility as they can be used in many design areas:

• Residential: in living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens, brown shades create a cosy, inviting ambience that is both modern and timeless.
• Business: In offices, meeting rooms and reception areas, these colours convey stability, reliability and professionalism.
• Public spaces: Brown tones are popular in hotels, wellness centres and restaurants as they bring a feeling of homeliness and relaxation.
• They can be combined with natural materials such as wood, stone and textiles, or used as a contrast to modern industrial elements such as metal and glass.

Why are brown shades the choice of the future?

The year 2025 marks a transition to an era where the focus is on caring for the planet and individual well-being. The shades of brown are symbolic of these values – reflecting harmony, serenity and a desire to connect with nature. The Kerrock brown collection combines aesthetics and sustainability, so it’s no surprise that these shades have become a major inspiration in this year’s design.