A deep blue so beloved, so classic, so true it could only be Matte Navy — modernized by its flat finish and cool stainless steel knob. This navy needs no introduction, as it makes itself at home with crisp, timeless elegance kitchen to table, day into night. Born with a French accent, it’s pure Le Creuset in style and function: traditionally fashionable, enduringly versatile.
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Color Inspiration: A Heritage Blue with a Fresh Finish
Umbrellas on a distant shore. A perfectly tailored blazer. Grandmother’s china, laid out for dinner on a crisp tablecloth. Made to anchor a lifetime of style, Matte Navy’s deep, grounding blue calls to mind the timeless blues of decades past. This saturated blue is finished in a sophisticated matte texture—an effortless update that keeps the navy blue relevant, while preserving its authentic appeal.
A refreshing alternative to Le Creuset’s signature glossy shine, the flat matte finish exudes a chic confidence and rewards a second look. At once classic and current, Matte Navy’s elegant blue is quietly intense. The cool silver flash of its stainless steel knob complements the blue’s depth like an exclamation mark. Bring some gravitas to the kitchen or balance a bold color palette with Matte Navy’s subtle, striking style.
Creative Inspiration: A Twist on Tradition
Colors come in and out of fashion as trends change and style evolves. Navy blue isn’t one of those colors. A classic from the start, this endlessly versatile color maintains its appeal across decades and borders. Navy blue was first made famous by 18th-century European naval uniforms.
Drawing inspiration from marine depths, their dark, grounding blue paired with the crisp lines and brilliant accents of dress uniforms proved quite popular around the world. The French embraced navy blue as part of their revolutionary tri-color flag and brought a new dimension of chicness and spirit to the color. The Americans made it iconic with the essential navy blazer. And ever since, navy blue has always balanced tradition with liberty and polish with approachability.
It’s no wonder the fashion industry has long used the shade as a foundational color for wardrobes of all styles. Now, navy blue’s potential as a grounding hue in kitchen and home design is just beginning to unfold. Inspired by its nautical history and storied style over centuries, we paid homage with Matte Navy: our fresh, textured take on the classic color. To launch the color, we paired Matte Navy with chic color combinations and created kitchen vignettes that capture Matte Navy’s timeless, effortless sophistication. Born classic, beyond trend—this blue can anchor a lifetime of style in the kitchen and at the table.
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