Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, envelops us in its rich, velvety embrace, offering a sense of grounded elegance and timeless sophistication. This deep, earthy brown speaks to our innate desire for stability and warmth in an ever-shifting world. Celebrating the calming qualities of natural tones, Mocha Mousse creates an atmosphere of connection and intimacy, encouraging both personal reflection and shared moments of comfort.

True to Pantone’s tradition, the Color of the Year serves as a barometer for societal and design trends. Mocha Mousse, with its understated depth, offers a counterbalance to the frenetic pace of modern life. In interior design, this versatile hue acts as a bridge between timeless sophistication and contemporary aesthetics, effortlessly complementing natural materials, metallic accents, and soft, neutral palettes. Whether anchoring a living room or accentuating a gallery wall, Mocha Mousse invites a sense of harmony and understated luxury.

At Gallery MAR, this luscious hue finds a natural resonance in our artists’ works. Many of their pieces already capture the warm, grounded essence of Mocha Mousse, from layered landscapes with earthy undertones to abstract compositions that celebrate texture and form. These works transform this color into a tactile experience, showcasing how Mocha Mousse can elevate your spaces with its timeless appeal and emotional depth.

 

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MAURA ALLEN

Maura Allen’s “Native Beauty” captures the grounding essence of Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse. The earthy tones enrich the Western landscape and the Native American woman at its heart, adding warmth and depth to the bold lines and layered textures of Allen’s pop art style. The Mocha Mousse palette enhances the work’s emotional impact, evoking a profound connection to the land and cultural heritage, making it a timeless addition to any collection.

 

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STEFAN HEYER

Stefan Heyer’s abstract work embodies the richness of Mocha Mousse through its gestural layers and dynamic composition. The earthy hues ground this piece, balancing the bold energy of his brushstrokes and the intricate textures of his collage elements. Mocha Mousse brown acts as a unifying thread, lending warmth and cohesion to the vibrant interplay of color and form, inviting viewers into a world of depth and discovery.

 

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JOSH KELLEY

Josh Kelley’s “The Bison” beautifully incorporates the rich tones of Mocha Mousse, highlighting the natural warmth and rugged texture of the leather medium. The earthy hues echo the strength and resilience of the bison itself, creating a powerful connection between subject and material. Presented as part of his debut exhibition with his wife, Katherine Heigl, this piece showcases Kelley’s skillful blending of fine art and tactile craftsmanship, with Mocha Mousse adding depth and a timeless elegance to the work.

 

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KOLLABS

KOLLABS’ mixed media piece, “Sydney” masterfully integrates the grounding tones of Mocha Mousse to enhance its striking juxtaposition of nature and culture. The earthy hues accentuate the deer’s organic presence while harmonizing with the vintage speaker systems, creating a seamless blend of Anke Schofield’s masterful imagery and Luis Garcia-Nerey’s painterly finesse. The Mocha Mousse hues add warmth and cohesion to the piece while emphasizing its thoughtful dialogue between the natural world and human innovation.

 

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KENNETH PELOKE

Kenneth Peloke’s “Drifter” employs the rich tones of Mocha Mousse to bring warmth and depth to his silk screen-inspired abstraction of a bison. The earthy palette grounds the composition, accentuating the balance between the bison’s rugged majesty and the artwork’s dynamic, layered textures. Mocha Mousse enhances the piece’s modern aesthetic while evoking the timeless spirit of the Western landscape, making “Drifter” both visually compelling and emotionally resonant.

 

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SANDRA PRATT

Sandra Pratt’s oil painting, “Barnyard” embraces the warmth of Mocha Mousse through her expressive alla prima technique, capturing the rustic charm of a horse in its barnyard setting. The rich, earthy browns create a sense of coziness and connection, evoking the quiet beauty of rural life. Pratt’s loose, textured brushstrokes give the scene a dynamic vitality, while the Mocha Mousse hues lend the painting depth and a timeless appeal, perfectly complementing her painterly style.

 

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ADAM REES

Adam Rees’ polymer clay sculpture “Stealth“ integrates the rich tones of Mocha Mousse to enhance its intricate design and natural subject. The mountain lion’s form, crafted from polymer canes featuring diverse patterns and scenes, is unified by the grounding warmth of Mocha Mousse, which ties the unique elements together. This earthy hue emphasizes the sculpture’s connection to the wilderness, celebrating nature’s complexity with a striking visual statement.

 

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WAYNE SALGE

Wayne Salge’s bronze sculpture “Really?” captures the essence of Mocha Mousse with its exquisitely matched patina. The rich, velvety brown tones emphasize the sculpture’s elegant form, enhancing the expressive character and subtle humor of the piece. The Mocha Mousse hues bring warmth and depth to the bronze, drawing attention to its smooth surfaces and bold contours. This perfect pairing of color and material creates a timeless work that resonates with both sophistication and charm.

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Written by Veronica Vale

Tags: 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, Josh Kelley, Kenneth Peloke, Kollabs, Maura Allen, Mocha Mousse, Pantone, Pantone Color of the Year, Sandra Pratt, Stefan Heyer
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