Color Trends for 2025: Why Pantone’s Mocha Mousse Color of the Year is Perfect for Portraiture

Pantone’s new color of the year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse. Pantone is the leader in the color industry and their color of the year quickly shows up across the fashion, design, and home industries - which means it will play a large part in portraiture. Whether it’s the clothes you wear for your portrait or the room the portrait lives in, there’s a good chance it will have a little Mocha Mousse somewhere.

This is great news because with its undertones of both red and yellow, it is a color that looks great with all skin tones. It will pair well with last year’s Peach Fuzz, but also with blues, deep reds, oranges, and greens.

 Mocha Mousse is versatile, timeless, and easy to incorporate into your portraits, whether you’re going for a classic or modern vibe. Its warm, earthy tones provide a cozy yet sophisticated feel, making it ideal for family portraits, individual headshots, or even creative conceptual work.

When selecting your portrait wardrobe, consider adding Mocha Mousse through textured fabrics like knits, suede, or velvet to create depth. Pair it with metallic accents—gold for a rich and warm look or bronze for a more subdued, natural effect. This will not only make your portrait stand out but also ensure it harmonizes beautifully with your home decor, especially if your space already incorporates neutral or earth-tone palettes.

For those designing gallery walls or statement portrait pieces, think about the backdrop and framing. Mocha Mousse works wonderfully against warm neutrals or contrasting cooler tones like slate blue or emerald green. A Mocha Mousse-inspired frame or mat can subtly tie the portrait into the room’s design, ensuring it feels intentional and stylish.

As trends shift and evolve, this shade promises to stay relevant, thanks to its innate adaptability. Incorporating it into your portrait session this year means you’re not only embracing a moment in design but creating art that feels fresh and enduring. Ready to make Mocha Mousse part of your story? Let’s start designing your perfect portrait session today!