Pantone has announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. Described as a comforting, earthy brown, Mocha Mousse is supposed to symbolize harmony, balance, and a deep connection to nature.
'Floral trends: Bold blooms meet earthy designs'
"While Mocha Mousse provides a grounding neutral base, 2025's floral scene won't be stuck in a beige phase. Though neutral and beige tones will remain an option, BloomNation doesn't foresee a full return to the 2021-2022 trend of muted palettes with dried elements and dusty hues. Instead, Mocha Mousse will be paired with vibrant, jewel-toned blooms, ushering in an era of dynamic, nature-inspired arrangements," states BloomNation.
They add that growers can expect to see a resurgence of blooms in shades like chocolate dahlias and cosmos, taupe roses and bronze bearded irises, and Japanese Arisaema and Kissed by Chocolate Delphinium.
Mocha Mousse will also be contrasted with new Pantone colors such as Desert Flower (warm, burnt orange), Cattleya Orchid (vibrant magenta), Opera Mauve (soft, muted purple), Blue Curacao (refreshing tropical blue), Spicy Mustard (bold yellow), and Winery (deep, wine red).
"This palette ensures floral designs that are both grounded and lively, making them perfect for everything from weddings to everyday décor."
'Sustainability meets style'
BloomNation finds that the sustainability trend has been going strong in the last few years. "Mocha Mousse's nature-inspired appeal will inspire an even stronger sustainability movement within the floral industry. Expect to see more locally sourced blooms and eco-conscious arrangements, a rise in wooden and organic elements like driftwood, bark, and moss, and more greenery in emerald and moss tones to add depth and texture to designs."
'Container trends: A rustic revival'
They expect that in 2025, rustic, weathered containers and vintage-inspired vases in shades of brown will enhance the warmth of Mocha Mousse. "These vessels, with natural textures and distressed finishes, bring a sense of timeless comfort that complements earthy tones, making floral arrangements feel both grounded and elevated."
'A color story for the future'
"Mocha Mousse offers florists the opportunity to create designs that feel both modern and timeless, blending earthy tones with bold, lively colors. This fusion goes beyond aesthetics into a broader cultural narrative, representing a balance between tradition and innovation, nature and modernity, calm and energy. As society increasingly seeks harmony and balance, Mocha Mousse captures the spirit of a world reconnecting with its roots while embracing vibrant self-expression," BloomNation concludes.
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