The 8 Biggest Color Trends for 2025, According to Color Experts

Brown has taken a sweeter turn from its dated appearance in 1970s interiors, and Mottershead predicts dessert-inspired hues, from chocolate and coffee to caramel and toffee, to reign in 2025.

She says, “This embracing of brown is a continuation of the trend we have seen shifting away from cooler grey interiors to a warmer palette of natural hues that deliver comforting, soothing schemes. The earthy yet refined nature of brown shades makes them the perfect backdrop to natural materials currently being incorporated in contemporary interiors, including wicker, rattan, warm woods, and stone finishes.”

Little Greene officially selected Mochi as their “it” color for 2025, noting the warm brown shade, “can feel both traditional and pretty or contemporary and comforting depending on the aesthetic

Pantone reaffirmed this rise in sweet browns as they named Mocha Mousse their color of the year for 2025. This “warming rich brown hue” directly evokes the delectable yet familiar qualities of chocolate and coffee. It is a versatile shade of brown designed to inspire indulgence while also providing a sense of warmth and comfort.

The experts at C2 Paint have noted that earthy browns will be on the rise in the upcoming year, announcing Raku, a rich mahogany shade, as their color for 2025. This burnt, brownish red color is directly inspired by ancient Japanese tea ceremonies and the centuries-old pottery often used during them.

Meanwhile, U.K.-based interior brand Graham & Brown turned to the elder tree for inspiration for their color of the year. Elderton is a well-balanced neutral brown reminiscent of the deep brown leaves of the native shrub.

Leaning into the more earthy tones, Sherwin-Williams called out Grounded as one of their spotlight colors making up 2025 Color Capsule of the Year. The versatile brown carries a richness that when enveloping the room exudes a calming nature.