I like the Staub pieces that we have very much. We have one LC and like it also.

Color is a very subjective issue. I prefer the reds, blues, and yellows over the dark or neutral colors.

Thanks susyq. I like the primary colors, as well.

I had thought of the matte black, as it has the look of my Lodge, but colors are so fun! Do you feel the colored enamel exteriors hold up well to heavy use?

Ah, yes, I have a grenadine braiser -- stunning.

The W-S red runs slightly to the brick and the grenadine more toward the maroon. I'll see if I can find good web representations of the colors, but usually the W-S red looks more primary online than in IRL and the grenadine appears more purple than IRL. Oh, and just to complicate things, Staub also has a cherry-red red, slightly variegated, closest of the three reds to true primary, apple red.

W-s red

Grenadine

Cherry

I love red so either the cherry red or grenadine works for me.

Before seeing the responses here I went ahead and ordered some pieces from Cutleryandmore.com and Metrokitchen.com. I ended up deciding on the matte blacke because it will blend in with my Lodge cast iron and not clash with my red Le Creuset. However, if I add any more pieces I'll most likely add some colors for fun.

I checked the fit of my lids and they seem O.K. If I intentionally try to wiggle them around, they do move some. I didn't see any gaps though. Is this normal? I had assumed it was normal for this cookware.

Le Creuset responded immediately to my concerns about the staining when I e-mailed them, and the cookware involved is on the way to them so they can check it out. I am VERY impressed so far with their customer service. And I do still like my Le Creuset and will still use it. I just feel the Staub textured interiors may brown some things better for times when that type of flavor is critical.

Kitchendetective, which Staub red do you feel would come closest to the LeCreuset red? Or are they entirely different? The cherry looks pretty close, but I have to say that grenadine looks rich. The WS red looks nice, but I like brighter colors and I think theirs may have too much brown in it for my taste.

Sandy

The W-S Red color looks brighter, and less brown in person than the photo here and you have all the lighter highlights in the rings and lettering which is really pretty. There's another red that was called Pimento which a close match to the LC red but a bit cooler. It's been discontinued. Not sure what the difference is between that red and the newer Cherry color.

There's a great deal now on the 6.75 qt. oval in the Eggplant color for only $139.99 shipped. It's darker than the Grenadine and looks just like the color of a real eggplant with lighter highlights. A very elegant color.

http://www.abesofmaine.com/itemB.do?item=STB1103307&id=STB1103307

This is a pretty accurate representation of the color, but it's prettier in person.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/65/226114378_9624dd4f6f.jpg