Trendspotting: Chocolate Brown

By Kat La Mantia | September 29 2025 | AdultsGeneralAllBlog

In spring and summer, butter yellow reigned supreme as the signature color of the season. For fall? It’s all about chocolate brown.

Appearing first last winter and now making a comeback, chocolate brown provides a rich, dark backdrop that’s perfect for grounding any autumnal color palette. Harkening back to the espresso martini craze, chocolate brown evokes an air of indulgence (even “old money” vibes according to Byrdie). It’s the perfect neutral for layering on pops of other staple fall colors like maroon, deep gold, and forest green.

Color trends aren’t just for runways and clothing boutiques. Celebs brought butter yellow to the red carpets, yes, but the hue reached even further, according to Forbes. We saw butter yellow wall paint and curtains, spa accessories and baby products, tableware and candles.

For fall and winter, expect to see chocolate brown home accents and cozy clothing adding an extra touch of warmth and elegance to the season!

We’ve curated a collection of some of our favorite books with decadent chocolate brown covers that are perfect for retailers curating a modern fall assort. Check out our top picks down below, then click into the title list to dive deeper into the rich world of chocolate brown!

All Things Chocolate Brown

A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family
9781963183672
The perfect gift for uncles, this keepsake memory book is a beautiful place to record special moments, stories, and advice that you want to pass down to your family one day.
$24.95 US
Oct 07, 2025
6 x 9
Hardcover
112 Pages
Paige Tate & Co

9780847845323
The first book by the interior designer who made his name as chief creative officer for Ralph Lauren—he brought us the legendary Polo Bar and the Madison Avenue flagship store’s immersive windows and retail environments, and now he shows us how to fashion our own homes to reflect his signature coolly casual and comfortable look.
$60.00 US
Feb 25, 2025
9-1/2 x 11-1/2
Hardcover
272 Pages
Rizzoli

50 Healing Affirmation Cards for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
9780593579374
This powerful deck of 50 cards offers validation, support, encouragement to anyone who has endured racial trauma--from the author of Racial Wellness.
$19.99 US
Mar 26, 2024
4-5/16 x 5-5/16
Cards
52 Pages
Clarkson Potter

The Details That Matter
9780593235522
Through gorgeous photography and heartfelt essays, the interior designer and author of Made for Living reveals her detail-oriented approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home.
$40.00 US
Oct 17, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter

The Definitive Guide to the World's Greatest Whiskey Distilleries
9780593844281
No other spirit is as complex as whisky; its appeal is timeless, and its fans can spend a lifetime unraveling its mysteries. The Whisky Opus is the companion for that journey.
$45.00 US
Oct 22, 2024
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
336 Pages
DK

A Decadent Collection of Morning Pastries, Nostalgic Sweets, and Showstopping Desserts
9781948703086
Make your decadent dreams come true with this chocolate-covered collection of more than 200 foolproof recipes that showcase the treasured dessert ingredient--from delicious morning baked goods and pick-me-up treats to rich after-dinner delights for special occasions.
$35.00 US
Jan 28, 2020
8-3/4 x 10-3/8
Hardcover
376 Pages
America's Test Kitchen

A Collection of Sticks & the People Who Love Them, from the Founders of Stick Nation
9780593837528
The ultimate guide to the art and science of stick collecting. Because nobody knows sticks like the founders of Stick Nation.
$16.99 US
Oct 07, 2025
5-1/2 x 7
Hardcover
176 Pages
Ten Speed Press

From Bean to Bar to S'more: A Cookbook
9780451495358
One of the country's most celebrated craft chocolate makers explains how to make chocolate from scratch in your own kitchen. From sourcing beans to the mechanics and machinery of making bars, this is the first ever guide to making chocolate from start to finish, with 30 recipes for desserts and treats.
$40.00 US
Nov 14, 2017
8-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
368 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Beautiful Reminders for the Soul
9780593796207
A collection of signature affirmations and empowering essays on self-love, inner peace, growth, and more from the founder of the popular Instagram and media entity WE THE URBAN.
$16.99 US
Oct 08, 2024
7 x 7
Hardcover
224 Pages
Clarkson Potter

From Simple to Decadent, 100+ Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Ingredient
9780525612025
Calling all chocolate lovers! It's the bake book you've been waiting for, with over 100 rich, delicious, yet accessible recipes for baking with chocolate all day long.
$30.00 US
Oct 17, 2023
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Appetite by Random House