But the color of the year is a big deal for us,” one says. Inside, everything is smooth and brown and smells vaguely like a spa. Waiters stand in the entry with trays of espresso martinis before a hall of products arranged in pop-up stalls,

On Thursday, Pantone announced its 2025 color of the year: Mocha Mousse. Far softer than the “ Brat” green that dominated 2024, the shade is a nougaty brown that reminded Styles staff members of everything from luxury knitwear to swamp water.

From Pantone to Behr, here's every color of the year for 2025 so far to inspire your next home makeover. Plus, get ideas for how to use the paint colors.

With the popularity of "quiet luxury" and the mainstream return of minimalism, designers have gradually courted color neutrality over the past few seasons. The light brown shade e