At first glance, Mocha Mousse—Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year—feels like it belongs to cooler seasons. Rich, warm, and quietly luxurious, it brings to mind cozy textures and autumn tablescapes.
But planners know better than to limit a tone like this to one season.
Mocha Mousse is all about balance: earthy yet elevated, rooted yet aspirational. For spring and summer events, that balance opens the door to something less obvious: a grounded palette that still feels light, fresh, and smart.
Let’s explore how you can push the possibilities of Mocha Mousse—and how CORT Events can help you bring these fresh ideas to life.
There’s nothing “safe” about brown when you use it with purpose. This isn’t a background color—it’s a stabilizer, an anchor, a way to shift attention without shouting.
Psychologically, brown evokes warmth, dependability, and honesty. In event design, that translates to trust. It gives attendees a sense of ease without sacrificing sophistication—and that’s a powerful tone to set as we head into a new season of gatherings.
Forget florals. Mocha Mousse adds weight to airy citrus tones like pale cantaloupe, soft grapefruit, or chalky citron. The brown gives these colors maturity and presence—ideal for wellness summits or creative strategy sessions.
Try this:
Anchor the room with the Valencia Loveseat in Coffee Brown Velvet. Then bring in accents like the Marche Swivel Ottoman in Rose Quartz and layered throws in chalky yellows or sun-faded corals. Add Del Mar Tonal Rug in Earth Brown for visual warmth without heaviness.
Last summer in New York, CORT Events brought a twist to the traditional garden party—layering weathered greens and softened purples with vintage tones that felt more greenhouse than gala. That same energy carries into this season with palettes that are romantic, a little unruly, and quietly bold.
Instead of leaning into florals or pastel overload, think about what grounds the space. Mocha Mousse adds a rooted element that keeps the look intentional—even when everything else feels a little wild.
How to work it in:
Pair the Valencia Chair in Green Fabric with touches of Plum Velvet and Green Corduroy Pillows. Anchor the palette with the Del Mar Tonal Rug—it doesn’t call attention to itself, but it holds the space together.
For outdoor receptions or daytime corporate events, this palette leans minimalist but never cold. Mocha adds depth and age to a modernist palette without veering sterile.
Try this:
Build with the Monroe Loveseat and Valencia Loveseat in Coffee Brown Velvet. Layer in the Cheyenne Rug and frame the space with Deep Sea Blue Drape to create softness without sweetness.
Here’s your seasonal indulgence—but with restraint. Mocha Mousse tempers bolder, confectionary tones and makes the color story feel curated, not candy-coated.
Try this:
Use the Chandler Sofa as your foundation. Layer in the Marche Swivel Ottoman in Raspberry and the Lancaster Rug. Tie it all together with the Beige Drape and subtle LED accents to catch warm tones in motion.
Spring and summer design doesn’t have to be loud, floral, or pastel. As planners look ahead, what’s standing out is restraint. Intention. Materials that reflect light. Layouts that let people breathe.
Mocha Mousse is a way to ground that design without dragging it down.
CORT Event’s catalog is full of flexible pieces that let you test and iterate with palette, texture, and form. Whether you’re designing immersive breakout lounges, styled networking zones, or outdoor receptions that need visual cohesion, Mocha Mousse can play a starring or supporting role.
Let’s build something balanced, unexpected, and just ahead of the curve.