# Indigo-Tinged Cookware Le Creuset is Launching a New Indigo Collection in a Deep Blue Hue By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indigo-collection References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22887100/le-creuset-indigo-line/) For those who want to add a pop of color to their minimalist, white kitchens, [Le Creuset's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Classic-Matte-Sugar-Pink) new [Indigo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-collection) Collection is the perfect option. With an inky blue hue that looks just like the midnight sky, the new cookware helps to make any dish stand out. Le Creuset's new Indigo Collection is a new color palette launched just in time for cooler weather. The collection consists of a deep, inky blue shade that is available for a wide range of Le Creuset products, including its Dutch ovens, cast-iron cookware, pepper mills, and more. The collection will be available as of September 1st, signalling the brand's own attempt to mark the start of the fall season. While Le Creuset has recently debuted popular shades such as Millennial pink and ombre purple, the return navy blue proves that dark shades still have staying power in the [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-hot-chocolate) age. Image Credit: *Cristopher Testani.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Kitchen Design:** The indigo cookware collection offers a vibrant pop of color for minimalist kitchens, creating an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to explore bold and contrasting color options. - **Seasonal Color Collections:** Le Creuset's introduction of the Indigo Collection reflects the trend of brands releasing new color palettes and collections to align with the changing seasons, demonstrating an opportunity for other companies to create limited edition color-themed products. - **Social Media Influences:** The success of Le Creuset's indigo cookware in the Instagram age highlights the potential for brands to leverage social media influencers and aesthetically pleasing products to attract and engage a wide audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cookware:** The launch of Le Creuset's Indigo Collection presents an opportunity for cookware manufacturers to develop new product lines or expand existing ones with dark, indigo-colored options. - **Home Decor:** The vibrant indigo hue of Le Creuset's cookware collection inspires opportunities for home decor retailers to incorporate similar shades into their product offerings, allowing customers to coordinate their kitchen decor. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The popularity of Le Creuset's indigo cookware suggests an opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to explore collaborations or partnerships that feature complementary or matching color palettes, enabling consumers to create cohesive kitchen aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Cast Iron Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Classic-Matte-Sugar-Pink.md) - [Pastel-Hued Seasonal Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-la-collection-jardin.md) - [Durable Generational Kitchen Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-6.md) - [Spring-Ready Cookware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-3.md) - [Moody Autumnal Bakeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-fall-into-autumn.md) - [Peach-Tonal Cookware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peche.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Limited Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamme-dore.md) - [Sunning High-Design Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-crate-barrel-and-caraway.md) - [Valentines-Themed Cooking Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-1.md)