Article du 21 January 2025
A new gastronomic and gourmet hue
Every year, Pantone’s selection of the Color of the Year influences many fields, from fashion to interior design.
In 2025, it’s PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm, soothing brown. In the world of gastronomy, this color awakens the senses and evokes warm memories.
” Building on our desire to enjoy everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses the need for thoughtful indulgence. At once rich and sophisticated, yet still an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expands our perception of brown hues considered modest and down-to-earth to evoke luxury and inspiration. Imbued with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse has an understated, distinguished touch of glamour. “Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute.
A shade inspired by gourmet pleasures
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse immediately evokes culinary creations that flatter the taste buds: velvety chocolate mousse, smooth chestnut cream or a latte sprinkled with cocoa powder.
This color embodies the warmth and generosity of these tastes, while appealing to the authenticity of natural products. It invites us to plunge into a world where taste and aesthetics blend deliciously.
The art of bringing Mocha Mousse to the plate
In chefs’ kitchens, this hue becomes a source of inspiration. Dressings are adorned with shades of brown: brilliant dark chocolate ganaches, crunchy caramelized hazelnuts or sweet potato purées sublimated by a drizzle of virgin olive oil.
Mocha Mousse is also the color of artisan breads, with their crisp golden crust, or roasted spices like cumin and cocoa.
Chromatic emotion in desserts
In pastry, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse inspires elegant, gourmet creations. Imagine entremets topped with a chocolate mirror glaze, melt-in-the-mouth coffee éclairs or walnut tarts adorned with crunchy praline.
This warm hue combines softness and elegance, offering pastry chefs a rich palette in which to play with textures and contrasts.
Chocolate, the natural ambassador for Mocha Mousse
Nothing represents this color better than chocolate in all its forms. From raw cocoa to artisanal bars, Mocha Mousse captures the aromatic depth that makes chocolate a universal ingredient.
This shade also embodies our commitment to fair trade products and short distribution channels, reinforcing the link between aesthetics and ethics in our culinary choices.
A warm atmosphere on the table
Beyond the plate, Mocha Mousse is also used for table decoration. It goes well with natural materials such as wood, raw ceramics and linen.
A tablecloth in this hue, complemented by creamy tableware and ivory candles, creates an intimate, refined atmosphere.
This marriage of colors and textures enhances the dishes, while enriching the overall sensory experience.
An invitation to conviviality
PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, with its warmth and intensity, appeals as much to the eye as to the palate. It invites you to reinvent classics, explore daring combinations and create moments of sharing around the table.
In 2025, let this hue inspire your culinary creations, so that every bite is a celebration of beauty and taste.
