Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse
Welcome Mocha Mousse, the 2025 Color of the Year from Pantone. It seems the color experts have chosen a hue that will have growers and gardeners talking as PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is meant to represent thoughtful indulgence and comforting warmth.

The color suggests the qualities of both chocolate and coffee. Described as “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness,” according to the Pantone Color Institute. This color can be found among our varieties from annuals to perennials, and even vegetables!
Begonia BabyWing® White Bronze Leaf
ColorGrass® Carex Red Rooster
Ornamental Millet Copper Prince
Tomato Chocolate Sprinkles
Kitchen Minis Tomato Cocoa (Edible Potted)
A Complimentary Palette
Some may feel this color could be a challenge when it comes to the greenhouse. However, there is a complimentary side to Mocha Mousse. The new Floral Pathways color palette is certainly an answer to pairing the Color of the Year with existing varieties. And our Matrix Pansy series has colors that fit right in. Check out:

Pansy Spring Matrix™Blue
Pansy Matrix® Lavender Shades
Pansy Matrix Sunrise
Pansy Matrix White Blotch
The Color of the Year will certainly be turning heads in 2025. Contact your preferred supplier for seed and plugs.