Among the most airy, delectable of neutrals, Brioche is like the French delicacy that inspired it — warm, light and rich. This gentle, softly-baked beige graces kitchen to table, offering just the right pinch of color. Who doesn’t crave such softness? Whipped into a dish with a matte finish, accented by a crisp stainless-steel knob. The effect is clean, cool and creamy: ready to sweeten or add some spice, like the most desired pastry in the house.

Le Creuset’s newest neutral, Brioche, pays homage to this beloved French treat. Our Brioche is a clean, sophisticated beige crafted with a kiss of warmth and a luxurious matte finish.

This crave-able neutral hue balances warm and cool tones to make it easy to fold into décor schemes of all styles. Inspired by the plush, pillowy softness of brioche dough, the touchable matte finish adds a bit of depth to the color’s neutral tones. Brioche is capped with a stylish stainless-steel knob for a chic look that will hold its appeal through the years. Layer it with other neutrals to add subtle variety, contrast it with bolder colors from your existing collection, or embrace Brioche as a balanced foundational hue for all the cooking yet to come.

In the Middle Ages, a version of brioche first appeared in Normandy, a region of France famous for its high-quality butter. The early version was a tighter, denser loaf; the brioche we know today was popularized in Paris in the 19th century as more bakeries began opening.

Eventually, the Parisian brioche spread across the country and became almost as essential to French baked goods as the baguette. This light, airy bread shares many similarities with other sweet, yeasted breads popular around the world, particularly in Germany, Eastern Europe, Sweden, Switzerland and more. As beautiful as it is delicious, it’s no wonder that brioche has earned such a beloved place on our tables.