Pantone chose Mocha Mousse for this yearly honor ... and not as green as khaki, taupe is another "just right" neutral that's universally compatible with a number of other colors.

To make things supereasy, as usual, Pantone rolled out a series of complementary palettes. If cool neutrals are your speed, look for colors like Dull Gold, Laurel Oak, and Warm Taupe. For a jolt ...