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Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its Color of the Year 2025, a soft brown which is said to convey "subtle sophistication in hair and beauty."
The versatile shade, characterized but its earthy refinement, expresses quiet chic and works well in matte and sheen applications, according to Pantone.
It is said to blend with many colors and serve as the perfect base layer for metallic gloss finishes.
Pantone created five color palettes featuring Mocha Mousse, giving inspiration to the future of nails.
Nail techs can explore just some of the brands and colors inspired by the Color of the Year 2025:
- CND Vinylux, Running Late
- CND Vinylux, We Want Mauve
- Aprés Nail, Gel Couleur in Toasted
- Luminary Nail Systems, Multi-Flex Gel in Imagine
- Luminary Nail Systems, Multi-Flex Gel in Serenity
- OPI, Nail Lacquer in It Never Ends
- Gelish, Cruelty-Free Gel Polish in Want to Cuddle?
- Orly, Trailblazer
- Orly, Chalet Getaway
- Madam Glam, Pivot!
- China Glaze Eco Glaze Nail Lacquer, Deep Roots
- China Glaze Eco Glaze Nail Lacquer, Terrain or Shine
