There’s a new neutral in town. When it comes to a dark, grounding neutral—the kind of color that you can dress up or down, goes with everything and brings just enough contrast to make other colors pop—black’s unchallenged reign is over. Le Creuset’s newest color, Ganache, offers up a velvety chocolate brown that proves endlessly versatile and luxurious. Try the deep, silky hue as a sophisticated base neutral to build on, swirl in a pop of Ganache as an accent to contrast edgier color palettes, or in a truly chic move, pair it with Licorice for a sleek, urbane take on deep neutrals.
Ganache’s rich, dark brown—inspired, of course, by the decadent French confection—is crafted with a hint of creamy warmth that makes the hue an interesting addition to traditional color palettes. Ganache can take the place of black, providing a similar depth and contrast, while bringing its own organic energy. The silvery stainless steel knob and carefully balanced tones ensure that this rich brown can play with palettes warm and cool alike.
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Whether it’s a living room, a table setting or a kitchen shelf, almost all color palettes need a dark neutral to bring out their full vibrancy. The decadent brown of Ganache gives kitchens and tables the deep contrast they need—but with a unique sense of warmth and richness that draws on the natural world.
“Deep brown hues have a luxurious quality,” explains Benjamin Moore color expert Andrea Magno. Beautiful woods, handcrafted leather and fine chocolate all share a similar organic richness. Here, Ganache grounds a warm, nature-inspired palette of Olive and Meringue. “Taking inspiration from the natural colors of an artichoke, paired with a walnut brown and moments of crisp white, the warmth and richness of Ganache is both sweet and savory,” notes Magno. If the organic beauty of this pairing resonates with you, it’s not hard to imagine other colors that could work equally well with Ganache—just look outside for inspiration.
“The silver hue of the Ganache knob acts as jewelry, bringing a soft metallic touch to the elegant color.”
Andrea Magno
Director of Color & Marketing
Benjamin Moore
Try Subtle Sophistication
For a more subtle, sophisticated color experience, soften your contrast shade as you style your kitchen. Instead of a crisp black, weave in a deep, rich brown like Ganache.
You might find that embracing brown quiets the look, while simultaneously adding unexpected complexity and style. To try it, we paired Ganache with Oyster and Meringue for a fresh take on neutrals. “The grayed-violet hue of Oyster is a perfect complement to the subtle plum undertones of the deepest browns of the Ganache collection, bringing depth and elegance to the collection,” explains Andrea Magno. “The palette is enhanced by a dash of fresh cream with Meringue, for an overall look that has balance and nuance.”
Rich, elegant and nuanced—Ganache is just the right color to embrace if you’re looking to sweeten your kitchen style this season.
