Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX
Muted brown
- One of 129 colors in Pantone Brown Colors.
- Black text works best (5.45:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 7.4).
Color values
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Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#A47864Base colorAnalogous
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#A47864Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#C1876BΔE 7.4 · visibly different#8A6642ΔE 11.0 · visibly different#A17B67NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.0 · very closeNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia. Do not rely on this color alone to signal status or meaning; add a label or icon. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX
Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX was the Pantone Color of the Year 2025. TCX references belong to the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors system, used for textiles and products, not the Solid Coated ink guide.
For print work, the closest Solid Coated colors on screen are 479 C (ΔE 3.7) and 6033 C (ΔE 3.9). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 7.4).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-mocha-mousse-17-1230-tcx: #A47864;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-mocha-mousse-17-1230-tcx);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-mocha-mousse-17-1230-tcx: #A47864;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-mocha-mousse-17-1230-tcx': '#A47864',
<div class="bg-[#A47864]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX?
The screen approximation used on this site is #A47864, which is RGB 164, 120, 100.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX?
A process approximation is C 0, M 27, Y 39, K 36. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 3012 Beige Red, differs visibly (ΔE 7.4).
Should I use white or black text on Pantone Mocha Mousse 17-1230 TCX?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 5.45:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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