12 Stunning Colors Le Creuset Offers In Its Signature Collection (And Our Top Picks!)

Few cookware brands are synonymous with luxury and refinement quite like Le Creuset. Since 1925, the French company has amassed a cult-like following that values heirloom-quality craftsmanship and vibrant, punchy color pallets. Avid home cooks, culinary professionals such as Ina Garten and Julia Child, and pop culture icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Meghan Markle have all turned to Le Creuset for durable, high-performing cookware they can rely on.

Le Creuset's Signature collection is an improved alternative to its Classic collection, which is being phased out. Signature designs boast larger handles, stainless steel knobs, and stronger enamel that can tolerate temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and does not require seasoning. Its best-selling Signature round Dutch oven is available in a wide variety of sizes, from modest, single-serving dishes to pots large enough to feed a dinner party. While some major retailers carry Le Creuset dupes, few match the brand's vast selection of trendy and timeless colors: From understated neutrals to rosy pastels, enthusiasts looking to add a Le Creuset Signature round Dutch oven to their collection can choose from 26 hues. But the colors aren't created equal; here are our top 12 picks of stunning Le Creuset Signature colors based on current color trends and expert opinions.

Le Creuset's Mauve Pink is reminiscent of Cinnamon Slate, Benjamin Moore's 2025 color of the year that is an ode to warmth, comfort, and ease. The rosy, muted color scheme is delicate and cozy, perfect for adding a romantic touch to your kitchen. This dusty shade of mauve is earthier than brighter, pastel shades of pink and pairs beautifully with neutral cream colors and other warm purples for a laid-back-but-elevated effect.

You can't go wrong with the classics: Le Creuset's Flame is the brand's original enamel color introduced in 1925. In a recent Instagram post, Le Creuset described Flame as "the color that started it all. Inspired by the pour of molten iron, Flame is a glowing, confident orange, ready to fire up your kitchen and appetite." This legendary shade was also cooking icon Julia Child's go-to color for cookware. The deep orange and fiery red hues convey a sense of passion, and serve as a cultural nod to Le Creuset's rich culinary history. 

Sometimes in design, less is more. This rings true with Le Creuset's deep gray Oyster, which is favored by chefs for its simplicity and minimalism. Chef "Deep Dish" Blackwood, a sous chef at Husk Savannah, is among the professionals that are partial to the shade Oyster. "I like it [because] it's understated and doesn't stand out amongst my other pots and pans," he told House Digest. Le Creuset describes Oyster as "raw and refined," and reports that "the mesmerizing iridescence adds a luxurious touch."

Marseille is another fan-favorite color inspired by the rich, vibrant blue of the French Mediterranean seaside, where the color gets its namesake from France's oldest city. The cool blue tones are perfect for adding an opulent pop of color to contrast neutral, understated kitchens. Hannah Yeo, a color and design expert from Bejamin Moore, told Le Creuset that "blue resonates with consumers for its restorative and comforting qualities." Marseille is lively and luxurious, but still maintains an air of relaxation; it's tempting to daydream about salty sea air and sparkling coastlines when cooking with it.

This cheery shade of yellow is ubiquitous with sunny afternoons and uplifting conversations around the table with the people you love. Le Creuset's deep but energetic Nectar is inspired by buzzing bees and their indulgent, golden honey. According to Le Creuset, "it makes a soulful and welcoming statement wherever it is placed. Bright and optimistic, Nectar has a worldly confidence with bold energy." Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe famously favored yellow Le Creuset sets; while her signature shade, Elysees Yellow, has been discontinued, Nectar is a rich, modern alternative.

There's a reason green is a popular choice for interior design experts (it's even Joanna Gaines' favorite color): Vibrant green hues can evoke a sense of harmony and balance in a living space. Le Creuset's Artichaut comes from the French translation for artichoke, a fitting name for this lustrous shade of green. According to Le Creuset, "just as richly-colored vegetation serves as the backdrop for blooms and blossoms this spring, Artichaut's lush jewel-tone green is equally at home both with other exuberant pops of color or simply self-assured on its own."

Le Creuset's rosy Pêche is fresh and airy with a touch of romantic charm. The warm, pastel pink is "an irresistible invitation to embrace the fleeting pleasures of summer," per Le Creuset. Pêche is bright and cheery without coming off as overpowering or juvenile. The playful shade pairs beautifully with creamy neutrals and soft white tones to evoke the joys of springtime in your kitchen, regardless of the season.

Warm neutral tones are hot right now with interior designers for their effortless elegance and understated sophistication; Le Creuset's cozy Brioche is no exception. Le Creuset says Brioche is "among the most airy, delectable of neutrals." In previous years, renowned cook and author Ina Garten has posted photos on Instagram where you can spot her beloved, cream-toned, Brioche-reminiscent Le Creuset Dutch oven. The refined hue is as warm and velvety as the bread it's named after.

Le Creuset's Olive feels inherently nostalgic, with warm, earthy tones reminiscent of sun-drenched days in a Mediterranean town we've never actually been to. The nature-inspired hue feels grounded, but still sophisticated, which is why it's favored by industry professionals. Allie Matthys, a manager at Collins Quarter in Savannah, GA, told House Digest "I like the earthy green colors in my kitchen. When I'm cooking and using fresh ingredients, it's comforting to use earthy colors." Much like the oil it's named after, Le Creuset's Olive has become a staple in some kitchens.

Le Creuset's new Flame Dorée is a red-hot ode to the brand's rich history. French for "golden flame," Flame Dorée is a celebration of 100 years of Le Creuset's craftsmanship. The deep orange hue stays true to the company's most popular shade, Flame, with an added finish of golden sparkles. Le Creuset shone a light on its intention with the commemorative color, which is to "[strike] a perfect balance between rich tradition and modern innovation. Vibrant, familiar, and globally recognizable, this celebratory hue pays tribute to the past while illuminating the path to the future."  

While many Le Creuset colors are punchy and cheery, Agave's brooding jewel-tones add a more dramatic flair to your cookware collection. Deep shades of radiant blue and green flow effortlessly, resulting in a harmonious and striking design. The company uses an involved process to achieve the colors unique, multi-toned hue. "Agave's revelatory blend of colors is crafted to be twice beautiful. Taking two completely different color families, we used our perfected enameling process to apply the colors as separate layers on the same vessel," Le Creuset explains on its website.

Le Creuset's classic Licorice color is both sleek and unfussy. This universal tone matches almost any style of kitchen without clashing with other cookware or making your storage shelves too busy with color. As trends shift and color palettes become fashionable and unfashionable, matte black cookware is timeless and sophisticated. Le Creuset's Dutch oven in Licorice is perfect for gifting or passing down as an heirloom and should never go out of style.