Pantone Color of Year aesthetics in Nashville

Mocha Mousse is the name, and that cozy feeling is its game.

A view from a balcony or rooftop, showing the corner of Broadway where Margaritaville sits just before nightfall.

Take a closer look at the shorter, historic buildings that make up Nashville’s skyline — you might notice hues of the Color of the Year. | Photo via Canva

The color experts from the Pantone Color Institute have spoken. Mocha Mousse — aka PANTONE 17-1230 — is the 2025 Color of the Year.

The company said it chose Mocha Mousse because of its warmth and richness + its ability to nurture us by suggesting “the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee.” You know we love our coffee around here.

With Mocha Mousse on the brain, we decided to put together a deck of Nashville aesthetics that embody the Color of the Year — from stunning skyline pics to local businesses.

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