Colour is truly a magical property. It can transform an environment, create a style, set a mood and alter perceptions. The choice of colour is personal, an expression of our individuality and can evoke various feelings.
Le Creuset invites you to choose the shades you like, in tune with your character and taste buds…
Orange
Orange is perceived as inviting, friendly, and intense. It stimulates and energizes us, and is warming. It is an excellent colour for creativity. To the human eye, orange is a very hot colour, so it gives the sensation of heat. Nevertheless, orange is not as aggressive as red. There are many shades of
orange and the deeper tones have seasonal and ethnic connotations while the brighter shades feel tangy and citrusy. Pale shades of peach, apricot, coral and melon are pleasing and sophisticated. As a citrus colour, orange is associated with healthy food and stimulates appetite.
In your kitchen
• Melon, Apricot, Mango, Papaya, Peach, Clementine, Orange
• Carrots, Pumpkin, Chanterelle Mushroom
• Cheddar, Munster Cheese
• Paprika
| Le Creuset Colours |
Flame |
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Red
Red is an attention grabber and excites the emotions. Objects in red get people’s attention immediately. It is sexy, provocative, dynamic, stimulating, and exciting. Red is also the colour that is used to represent love. Restaurants often use red as a decorating scheme because of its appetite stimulant function.
In your kitchen
• Red Apple, Strawberry, Cherry, Redcurrant, Red Grapes
• Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Red Beans, Red Cabbage
• Red Pepper, Chilli, Red Onion
• Red Wine, Lobster
| Le Creuset Colours |
Cherry |
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Black
Strong, classic and elegant describe our feelings about black. It is often associated with style, sophistication, strength and authority. Black gives the feeling of perspective and depth and makes the other colours stand out. It contrasts particularly well with bright colours such as red or orange.
In your kitchen
• Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Sultanas, Vanilla Pod
• Caviar, Truffle, Mussel Shells
• Black Olive, Black Radish
• Cayenne Pepper, Black Tea
| Le Creuset Colours |
Black |
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Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and sea. It is peaceful and tranquil and often associated with depth and stability. It is dependable, quiet, serene, restful, and cool. Blues such as periwinkle, electric blue, and brilliant blue become
dynamic, dramatic and energizing. Blue is one of the most popular colours and often people’s favorite one, even if it is one of the least appetizing as blue food is rare in nature.
In your kitchen
• Blueberries, Blue Grapes
• All Blue Potatoes, Spiruline Seaweed
• Blue Cheese (Roquefort, Stilton…)
• Mint Sweets
| Le Creuset Colours |
Cobalt |
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Caribbean |
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Green
Green is the colour of nature and symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness and fertility. Green is a balancing colour, in the middle of the visible spectrum. The higher 3 colours are known as the “cool” colours and are calming in effect, the
lower 3 are known as the “warm” colours and have a stimulating effect. Green is a balance between these two. Use green to indicate your sensibility to nature. Use it also with other colour(s) to avoid the balance and harmony becoming more like total inactivity and indecision.
In your kitchen
• Kiwi, Green Apples, Lime, Pistachio, Rhubarb
• Avocado, Peas, Green Bell Pepper, Artichoke, Green Asparagus, Green Cabbage, Salad, Cucumber, Gherkin, Spinach, Green Lentil, Fennel
• Green Tea, Green Pepper
• Thyme, Bay Leaves, Basil, Parsley, Coriander, Chive, Tarragon
| Le Creuset Colours |
Kiwi |
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Yellow
Yellow is the colour of sunshine and symbolizes energy. It is as inviting as a warm, sunny day. Yellow can also be perceived as cheerful, mellow, and soft to the touch. It is the colour of ideas and dreams and stimulates creativity and
confidence. It is an attention getter and the most visible colour of all the colours. Use it in small amount. Yellow is like sunlight: you want it to be there to feel good, but you don’t want it to be “in your eye”.
In your kitchen
• Banana, Lemon, Grapefruit, Pineapple
• Potatoes, Yellow Bell Pepper, Corn
• Pasta, Parmesan Cheese, Butter
• Olive Oil, Saffron
| Le Creuset Colours |
Dijon |
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Cream/White
Cream/white represents purity and simplicity. In general, it reflects light and creates a cool and refreshing feeling. It is considered to be the colour of perfection. As opposed to black, cream/white usually has a positive connotation. It can represent a successful beginning (wedding for instance).
In your kitchen
• Coconut, White Currant, White Peach, White Pear, Quince
• Milk, Yogurt, Heavy Cream, Camembert, Goat’s Cheese
• Asparagus, Cauliflower, Turnip, White Beans, Chicory, Celery
• White Rice, Couscous
• Salt, Ginger, Garlic Clove, Onion, White Sugar
| Le Creuset Colours |
White/Dune |
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