As we begin 2025, color trends are making their debut, offering endless inspiration for creators in the candle, soap, and skincare industries. The 2025 Colors of the Year reflect themes of warmth, elegance, and restoration, with a palette that spans earthy browns, deep jewel tones, and serene greens. Incorporating these stunning hues into your products not only aligns with consumer preferences but also helps your creations stand out. Here are the colors to look for and how you can infuse these trending colors into your craft.
Mocha Mousse by Pantone
Pantone’s Mocha Mousse is a soft, warm brown that embodies thoughtful indulgence and moments of shared comfort. This grounding tone offers a sense of warmth and connection, making it ideal for products that evoke cozy, inviting spaces.
Incorporating the feel of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, into your creations will inspire a sense of home, comfort, and elegance, perfect for customers seeking soothing and indulgent experiences.
How to Market:
Highlight themes of self-care, comfort, and grounding. Market these products as essential for cozy nights, thoughtful gifts, or personal relaxation. Use taglines like: “Ground yourself in thoughtful indulgence.”
How to create Mocha Mousse
Blend Colors: Chestnut Brown, Dark Yellow, Pink
Fragrance Pairings: Cocoa Butter Cashmere, Sweet, floral waves with traces of banana dance alongside rich cocoa butter, giving a feeling of warmth and luxury.
All Natural Honey Almond, A splash of orange zest is glazed with honey and maple then topped with crushed sugar cane.
Pantone 2024 Color of The Year
Pantone’s 2024 is one to not forget! This soft, cheerful peach tone exudes optimism and renewal, inviting a sense of playful energy and joy. Peach Fuzz brings a lighthearted warmth, making it perfect for products that uplift and brighten everyday routines.
Incorporating the feel of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, into your creations will inspire joy and positivity in every product you make.
How to Market:
Emphasize joy, renewal, and positivity. Frame these products as bright additions to daily routines, perfect for refreshing the mind and spirit. Use taglines like “Start each day with a burst of energy” or “The essence of sunshine in every product.”
Creating with Color of the Year Peach Fuzz
Fragrance Pairings: Narcissist, A sophisticated blend of fruity, floral, and musky notes.
Apricot & Peach A zesty, refreshing mix of apricot and peach with key notes of pear, plum and jasmine. Fresh and fruity!
Carmelized by Dunn-Edwards
This golden caramel hue is warm, inviting, and full of character. Caramelized adds a touch of elegance and coziness, making it a perfect fit for comforting creations.
By incorporating the feel of Dunn-Edwards’ Caramelized into your creations, you’ll provide products that radiate warmth and elegance.
How to Market:
Focus on warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. Market these products as perfect for cozy fall collections or relaxing self-care rituals. Use phrases like: “The warmth of home in every product.”
Creating with Color of the Year Carmelized
Blend Colors:
Chestnut Brown, Nacarat micas and Titanium Dioxide
Fragrance Pairings:
Ginger and Spice, Spicy beginnings of orange give way to the warm heart of cinnamon and ginger, ending in a vanilla-musk finale
My Way This scent combines masculinity and freshness, weaving together the luxurious essence of Tuscan leather, the richness of sandalwood, and the elegance of iris.
Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate offers a perfect balance of earthy warmth and modern sophistication. This calming tone brings a sense of grounding and tranquility, ideal for products that inspire moments of mindfulness and reflection.
Incorporating the essence of Cinnamon Slate into your creations will evoke feelings of calm and balance, perfect for customers seeking serenity in their daily routines.
How to Market:
Focus on relaxation, mindfulness, and balance. Market products as tools for unwinding after a busy day or enhancing daily rituals. Use phrases like “Find your center with every use.” or “Modern sophistication meets inner calm.”
Creating with Color of the Year Cinnamon Slate
Blend Colors: Dark Purple, Satin Grey, Titanium Dioxide
Fragrance Pairings: Black Plum Tea, A full fruity flavor, that glistens with sweet notes of plum and berry followed by a hint of tea.
Lavender Cedarwood, A sophisticated blend of cedar leaf, rose, lilac and a mossy patchouli base.
Rumors by BEHR
Behr’s Rumors is a bold, passionate red that radiates drama and intensity. This commanding hue invites a sense of romance, energy, and confidence—making it perfect for luxurious and attention-grabbing creations.
Incorporating the energy of Rumors into your designs will create products that exude passion and indulgence, captivating customers seeking something dramatic and unique.
How to Market:
Position products as romantic and bold, ideal for self-love rituals or intimate evenings. Use phrases like: “A touch of luxury for unforgettable moments.”
Creating with Color of the Year Rumors
Suggested Micas: Rose Red, Dark Purple
Fragrance Pairings: Sweetest Taboo is an enticing, elusive fragrance that fills the air, embodying sensuality. This scent crafts a luxurious olfactory journey, blending sun-kissed pomegranate, sweet peony, and sensual vanilla for an unforgettable experience.
Midnight Vanilla Cozy & warm vanilla with a soft amber base.
Purple Basil by PPG
PPG’s Purple Basil is a regal, rich purple that exudes opulence and luxury. This color brings an air of sophistication and indulgence, perfect for upscale creations that feel both elegant and unique.
How to Market:
Highlight sophistication and richness. Position these products as ideal for gifting, luxury self-care, or high-end collections. Use phrases like: “Indulge in the richness of Purple Basil.”
Creating with Color of the Year Purple Basil
Blend Micas: Dark Purple, Luster Red, Luster Brown
Fragrance Pairings: Berry Blossom Patchouli An earthy berry type filled with juicy notes of wild berry, fresh floral notes of ylang, lily of the valley, violet and rose over a soft woods and patchouli base.
Brown Sugar & Fig Ripe fig, creamy coconut milk, caramelized brown sugar, and a soft, velvet musk blended together to bring you this enticing scent.
Raku by C2
C2’s Raku is a deep, grayish-purple that combines grounding energy with subtle sophistication. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with smoky, woodsy elements, perfect for restorative and calming products.
Incorporating the essence of Raku into your creations will bring an air of quiet elegance and balance to your offerings.
How to Market:
Focus on grounding, calm, and elegance. Market products as tools for reflection and inner peace. Use phrases like: “Elegant calm for mind, body, and soul.”
Create Color of the Year Raku
Blend Micas: Copper Brown and Rose Red
Fragrance Pairings: Mahogany & Black Tonka, a rich and sensual fragrance that blends the warm, woody depth of mahogany with the sweet, velvety notes of black tonka.
Tobacco And Bay Leaf, Begin with invigorating lime, bergamot, and crisp apple. Venture into a heart where sage mingles with the elegance of bay leaf and the depth of tobacco. Culminate in the warm blend of cedarwood, musk, and glowing amber. Timeless sophistication.
Encore by Valspar
Valspar’s Encore is a vibrant blue that inspires renewal, clarity, and vitality. It’s the perfect shade to evoke a fresh, clean energy in products that refresh and uplift the spirit.
Incorporating the vibrancy of Encore into your creations will bring a sense of renewal and invigoration to your customers.
How to Market:
Emphasize freshness, energy, and renewal. Position products as perfect for starting fresh or invigorating daily routines. Use phrases like: “Refresh your spirit with the energy of Encore.”
Create Color of the Year Encore
Suggested Mica: Iridescent Blue
Fragrance Pairings: Blueberry Thyme, beginning with a citrusy burst, this scent flows into a heart of berries and florals and settles beautifully into a woody haven.
Volcano, transport yourself to a tropical paradise with our Volcano Dupe Fragrance Oil, inspired by the beloved Capri Blue’s scent also made popular by Pura. This invigorating fragrance combines citrusy notes with tropical fruits and a hint of earthy musk, creating an irresistible aroma that will uplift your senses.
Elderton by Graham & Brown
Graham & Brown’s Elderton is a warm, timeless neutral that radiates comfort and familiarity. This versatile hue brings a sense of relaxation and contentment, making it perfect for products that evoke balance and natural elegance.
Incorporating the essence of Elderton into your creations will allow you to design products that feel soothing, inviting, and effortlessly beautiful—perfect for customers seeking everyday simplicity and calm.
How to Market:
Focus on themes of relaxation, timelessness, and everyday comfort. Position products as essentials for cozy moments and mindful self-care. Use taglines like: “Natural elegance in every product.”
Create Color of the Year Elderton
Suggested Micas: Chestnut Brown, Dark Yellow
Fragrance Pairings: Cherry Almond, zesty lemon, and apple introduce an almond heart where cherry thrives, ending with a delicate fusion of ylang, musk, and vanilla.
Coconut Honey & Cedar, a soft honeyed coconut blend with notes of banana and milky peach over a freshly cut cedarwood base.
Mochi by Little Greene
Little Greene’s Mochi is a soft, dreamy hue that evokes peace, calm, and quiet elegance. Its delicate balance of warmth and light makes it ideal for products that inspire serenity and mindfulness. Your creations will allow you to offer products that encourage customers to pause, breathe, and embrace moments of calm.
How to Market:
Highlight themes of mindfulness, spa-like relaxation, and gentle care. Market products as tools for unwinding and self-reflection. Use taglines like: “Soft, calming beauty for your daily rituals.”
Create Color of the Year Mochi
Blend Micas: Luster Brown, Orange Yellow, Titanium Dioxide
Fragrance Pairings: White Lily And Aloe, Fresh melon breezes alongside serene lily, complemented by a base of warm cedarwood and musk. Nature’s embrace.
Dream On, Transport any living or workspace into a serene spa-like haven. A delicate infusion of white tea, soothing aloe, and a subtle hint of cedarwood creates an almost transcendent experience, evoking a sense of calm and relaxation.
Quietude by HGTV Home
HGTV Home’s Quietude is a soft, refreshing green that brings a sense of calm, renewal, and balance. This peaceful hue is perfect for products that promote relaxation and a connection to nature.
How to Market:
Focus on themes of rest, restoration, and connection to nature. Position products as calming essentials for a balanced life. Use taglines like: “Skin as soft as a whisper”
Create Color of the Year Quietude
Blend Micas: Light Green, Gold Green, Titanium Dioxide
Fragrance Pairings: Chocolate Mint, A decadent mix of rich chocolate and cool mint. Buttery top notes melt into warm honey, creamy chocolate, peppermint, and vanilla.
Eucalyptus And Cotton, A refreshing wave of eucalyptus and peppermint fuses seamlessly with soft gardenia and comforting cotton accords, finishing with the grounding embrace of musk, sandalwood, and delicate ylang ylang. Clean and revitalizing!
Mapped Blue by Dutch Boys Paint
Dutch Boy Paints’ Mapped Blue is a serene, refreshing blue that evokes coastal calm and clarity. This tranquil hue is perfect for products that transport customers to peaceful, water-inspired retreats. Design products that bring a sense of escape and renewal, ideal for soothing daily routines.
How to Market:
Highlight themes of clarity, calm, and coastal relaxation. Position products as refreshing essentials that evoke ocean breezes and clean, rejuvenating energy. Use taglines like: “Escape to the calm of Mapped Blue.”
Create Color of the Year Mapped Blue
Blend Micas: Gold Blue, Flash Green
Fragrance Pairings: Ocean Salt & Driftwood, Evoke the essence of a coastal breeze as the bracing scent of sea salt intertwines with weathered driftwood for a refreshing and invigorating fragrance.
Coconut Lemongrass, A charming blend of sweet, creamy coconut and fresh lemongrass.
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