By Leanne
What colour is Mocha Mousse and why is it the colour of the year?
Mocha Mousse is a chocolatey brown colour, which leans towards the warmer shade. It is the colour of the year as announced by Pantone, which releases a new colour every year. This sets the tone for the yearly colour trends and you will see this warm chocolate brown colour in various trends across the year. From homeware to fashion and technology.
How to use Mocha Mousse in your home
If you’re looking to infuse this warm brown colour into your home, you can do this through textiles and decor. See below some ideas we have created to inspire you.
Mocha Mousse Living Room Idea
Shop the look:
- Mocha corner sofa from DFS – £1,049
- Brown rattan TV stand from Wayfair – £203.99
- Dark beige rug from OnBuy.com – £21.99
- Mocha brown curtains from Dunelm – £64
Mocha Mousse works well in a living room as its a warm and calming shade of brown, which can be utterly relaxing in this space. If you already have a neutral living room scheme, you can easily infuse this chocolate brown colour into your lounge through rugs, curtains, and lighting. The mocha corner sofa and rattan TV stand are perfect if you want to swap out statement furniture.
Mocha Mousse Bedroom Idea
Shop this look:
- Coffee ottoman from Loaft – £1,045
- Orange-brown duvet set from Dunelm – £25
- Walnut brown dressing table from Next – £425
- Artwork from The House Edit – £35
- Brown throw from IKEA – £35
Give your bedroom a warm makeover with mocha-infused furnishings that can balance and make a light room feel warm and cozy. Swapping bedding and artwork can give your space an instant makeover. Colour drenching your space is also a great way to create a harmonious bedroom look, with the items above being a close match to Pantone’s colour of the year.
Mocha Mousse Hallway Idea
Shop the look:
- Natural wood console table by Aiething – £350
- Vintage gallery wall art from Amazon – £27.25
- Beige runner rug from Amazon – £24.97
- Mango wood curved mirror from Argos – £45
- Brown lampshade from Dunelm – £6
- Brown ceramic vase from Amazon – £11.95
Create a warm and welcoming entrance with mocha mousse-inspired decor, from rugs to lampshades, console tables and vases for a personal touch. This colour is perfect for the hallway as it can hide muddy marks quite easily. It’s also a lovely warm shade so it can look easy on the eye in the morning and at night when you use this space more.
Mocha Mousse Dining Room Idea
Shop the look:
- Dining table with walnut legs from Age of Stone – £2,169
- Round neutral rug from Trend Carpet – £122.99
- Trio dining lights from Dunelm – £109
- Mushroom colour mugs from Argos – £8
- Brown tumbler glass from Dunelm – £1.50
combine brown and cream or off-white in your dining room for an elegant entertainment place. Incorporating Mocha Mousse into your dining room will make your space feel connected to nature. When used with warm lighting and glass dinnerware, your dining room can transform into an elegant space for eating in the evenings.
Pantone Mocha Mousse paint dupes to buy
Now that you’ve seen ways to incorporate Mocha Mousse into your home through furnishings and decor, it’s time to inspire you with paint colours similar to this dreamy and cozy chocolate brown colour. continue reading to see our close matches we’ve found!
Graham & Brown Hot Mocha
Graham & Brown Hot Mocha is very close to Mocha Mousse, it’s slightly lighter but still has that creamy and warm tone. We would say this is a pretty close match!
Tikkurila Etruscan S471
Another close shade is Tikkurila Etruscan S471 which is also slightly cooler than Mocha Mousse, but is a close match in brown. If you’re looking for a slightly darker tone, this paint choice might be the one for you! It works well in all room lighting, so you can embrace this shade even if your room is dim.
Dunelm’s Baked Earth
Dunelm’s Baked Earth pant colour is slightly reddish than Mocha Mousse, but it’s a fab paint dupe if you’re looking to add cozy Mediterranean charm to your space. Perfect with rich, dark colours for a moody room (like deep blue and greens). Or pair it with fresh whites and creams for a neutral look.
Tobacco brown paint by Auro 555
This lovely tobacco brown paint by Auro 555 is a warm brown that works well in vintage-style homes to create a cozy space. We love this colour in living rooms and bedrooms for a relaxing ambience.
Lick 02 Brown
For a relaxing and grounding space, opt for Lick 02 Brown, which is a similar brown to Mocha Mousse and has hints of red in it. This lovely brown colour is great for warming a room, whether North-facing or not.
How will you Style Your Sanctuary?
We hope you enjoyed reading this article and hopefully you are now inspired to infuse Mocha Mousse into your home in 2025! Wether it be your dining room or living room, hallway or bedroom – we hope you’ve found some inspiration to embrace this colour. Furthermore, the [aint dupes we’ve suggested are great for adding this colour into your home using brown colours that are already out there. If you want the exact paint colour for Mocha Mousse, we suggest you get this colour matched at your local DIY store. The colours I have suggested are based on my personal preferences and colours can vary on the screen than in real life, therefore I would always recomend ordering a sample before painting your walls.