Benjamin Moore chose Cinnamon Slate, a combination of heather plum and velvety brown, as the 2025 Color of the Year.
Photo by Benjamin Moore
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse.
Photo courtesy of Pantone
The deep ruby red is rumored to be Behr’s 2025 Color of the Year.
Photo courtesy of Behr
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METRO DETROIT — The new year is the perfect time to update spaces in your home with fresh color.
Global color authorities such as Pantone and trend forecasters from various major paint brands have announced their colors of the year. Industry leaders predict this color will dominate interiors in 2025.
Whether you’re adding a hint of on-trend color to your home decor or updating your wall paint for a bolder look, experts say these are the colors you should choose.
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is a warm, rich brown that is “infused with delicate elegance and earthy sophistication,” according to Pantone’s website.
“Mocha Mousse represents a level of thoughtful luxury,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a prepared statement.
Soft brown is a versatile shade that “evokes the comfort of home,” according to Pantone, and can be used on flooring, painted walls, upholstery, or more natural materials such as wood, stone, rattan, wicker, and leather. Even, and linen.
Benjamin Moore’s color of the year is Cinnamon Slate, which Ariana Barone, Benjamin Moore’s color marketing manager, describes as “a delicate mix of heather plum and velvety brown.” The hue offers “timeless style and contemporary sensibilities,” she continued.
“It’s adaptable yet distinctive, bringing a pleasing familiarity and balance to any design,” says Barone. “The underlying nuances are both unique and diverse.”
Over the past few years, Pantone officials have said there has been a demand for more saturated and colorful shades.
“We also continue to see a growing desire to create spaces that feel at ease, yet unique and personalized,” Barone said. “As people grow in their understanding and overall appreciation of color and how it’s used in design, they’re choosing more nuanced hues that are both adaptable and unique. While certainly not neutral, these colors spark curiosity and encourage you to think about all ends of the color spectrum.
When designing a room with Cinnamon Slate, Pantone officials said adding warm accents of gold and amber can help the purple hue stand out. On the other hand, you can give cinnamon slate a more neutral look by using cool colors, lighting, and plum tones.
“We love a splash of color in our living rooms, especially paired with accents of leather, warm woods, and brushed gold metallics for a moody feel,” says Barone. Ta. “It looks beautiful in a bedroom layered with neutral colors, creating a truly enveloping retreat.”
Baer has announced the deep ruby red Rumor as the 2025 Color of the Year. Behr officials say the color is poised to add warmth and luxury throughout the home. The company’s website says, “Rumors is a universal color that transcends design styles and embraces self-expression, from the eye-catching curb appeal of your front door to the four-wall drain in your bedroom.” are.
“We’re seeing people embrace color like never before,” Erika Werfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr Paint Co., said in a prepared statement. Ta. “Rumors is a modern take on a timeless red, creating an energetic appeal and making a lasting statement in a striking way.”
After a decade and a half of presenting an annual Color of the Year, Sherwin-Williams has decided to celebrate color in a new way by combining its collections to create the Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Capsule of the Year.
Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, said: “To celebrate our 15th Color of the Year, we’re expanding our range of contemporary, fresh colors throughout the capsule to create a balanced, easy-to-wear range. It’s very special to be able to match the colors.” said in a prepared statement. “As a complete palette or an expertly selected combination, the alchemy of capsules creates something to be cherished in any style or setting.”
According to the company, the 2025 Color Capsule of the Year includes “a combination of timeless favorites, beautiful hues of the moment, and future classics that encapsulate different eras and aesthetics,” and consists of the following shades: It has been. Sunbleach is “an adaptable, airy light neutral that is deeper than white, not an outright gray, and goes beyond basic beige or taupe.” Chartreuse, “bright yellow-green”. Rain Cloud, “a deep, stormy gray-blue hue.” cloves, “fascinating browns”; Malabar, “Sand Beige Neutral”. Bosk pear, “golden with a dusting of cinnamon.” White snow, beautiful and pure white. And Mauve Finely, a true “sophisticated” mauve.
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