2024 Color of the Year

BEHOLD: BLUE SALT

BREAK THE MONOTONY

An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.

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2024 Color of the Year

PERIWINKLE BLUE WITH A SUBTLE IRIDESCENT, REDDISH-PEARL FINISH

Inspired by the way a pinch of salt can open your senses to new depths of flavor, Blue Salt is anything but monotonous. Salty, yet sweet and blue, yet purple, it’s a living color that sparks optimism, creativity and fresh perspectives.

The subtle, yet shifting finish is a sensory reminder to see every day in a new light. The subtle, yet shifting finish is a sensory reminder to see every day in a new light.
"The subtle, yet shifting finish is a sensory reminder to see every day in a new light." "The subtle, yet shifting finish is a sensory reminder to see every day in a new light."
The subtle, yet shifting finish is a sensory reminder to see every day in a new light. The subtle, yet shifting finish is a sensory reminder to see every day in a new light.
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Vivid

An ever-shifting hue that plays with the light, Blue Salt pairs well with both neutral and vibrant tones, including blues, pinks and taupes.

A front-facing Blue Salt stand mixer against a color-coordinating backsplash.

Captivating

Just like a pinch of salt enhances flavor, Blue Salt accentuates your kitchen design and brings new depth and dimension to your day-to-day.

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Lush

Blue Salt inspires a mindset shift that makes your time in the kitchen a vibrant experience that infuses your creative spirit with a burst of inspiration.

Pinch of Help

10 TYPES OF SALT AND HOW TO USE THEM

Discover a whole new world of salt, from Pink Himalayan to Kala Namak and the Color of the Year’s namesake, Persian Blue Salt. Learn how to use this versatile mineral in and outside of the kitchen.

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Color Inspiration

INFUSE YOUR SPACE WITH A PINCH OF COLOR

We collaborated with Brittni Pertijs, Lead Color, Material & Finish Designer for KitchenAid, to explore how Blue Salt can play with a variety of color palettes to help express ever-changing inspiration, perspectives and brand new ideas.

Three stacked KitchenAid® Stand Mixer Bowls.
A Blue Salt mixer with pink ice cream in the bowl.
A beautiful kitchen with blue cabinetry.
A person in the kitchen with a Blue Salt stand mixer in the foreground.
A series of blue ceramic bowls stacked inside eachother and arranged on a light pink-purple background.
A modern minimalist dining room featuring warm woods and blue hues.
A Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine in Black Matte.
Black Matte
Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

Model KES6403BM
A Burr Coffee Grinder in Black Matte.
Black Matte
BURR COFFEE GRINDER

Model KCG8433BM
A cup of espresso in a light green mug in the foreground and KitchenAid® Espresso and Burr Coffee Grinder in the background.
A 36'' Smart Commercial-Style Gas Range with 6 Burners in Milkshake.
Milkshake
36'' Smart Commercial-Style Gas Range with 6 Burners

Model KFGC506JMH
A person cooking a bright pink meal in a frying pan over a KitchenAid® range.
A KitchenAid® Blender in Kyoto Glow in a white kitchen.
An Artisan® Stand Mixer in Blue Salt surrounded by its accessories.
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A pale blue kitchen with warm metal pendant lighting.
A Blue Salt stand mixer against a coordinating backsplash.
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
BLUE SALT
2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR ARTISAN® SERIES STAND MIXER

Model KSM195PSOA
A person rolling cookie dough into balls and placing them on a cookie sheet next to a Blue Salt stand mixer.
A 36'' Smart Commercial-Style Dual Fuel Range With 6 Burners in Milkshake.
Milkshake
36'' SMART COMMERCIAL-STYLE DUAL FUEL RANGE WITH 6 BURNERS

Model KFDC506JMH
A 36'' Smart Commercial-Style Dual Fuel Range With 6 Burners in Milkshake in a modern contemporary kitchen.
A series of intricately designed blue and white dishes sitting on a blue linen napkin.
A white and light-wood kitchen with copper pans and open shelving.
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
BLUE SALT
2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR ARTISAN® SERIES STAND MIXER

Model KSM195PSOA
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A KitchenAid® Espresso Machine in Milkshake in a white contemporary kitchen.
A peach and mint kitchenette and dining room with minimalist furniture.
A 5 Quart White Mermaid Lace Ceramic Bowl
White Mermaid Lace
5 Quart White Mermaid Lace Ceramic Bowl

Model KSM2CB5TWM
A 5 Quart Sage Leaf Ceramic Bowl.
SAGE LEAF
5 Quart Sage Leaf Ceramic Bowl

Model KSM2CB5PSL
A three-stack of KitchenAid mixer bowls.
A sprinkle of salt faling over a pan of dumplings in a cast iron pan.

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An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
BLUE SALT
2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR ARTISAN® SERIES STAND MIXER

Model KSM195PSOA
A Blue Salt Stand mixer with ingredients in the bowl.
A medium-rare roast on a cutting board.
A 36" Smart Commercial-Style Dual Fuel Range with 6 Burners in Ink Blue.
A person using a KitchenAid® Cordless Immersion Blender.
A 400 Blender in Hibiscus.
A person using a wooden mallet to crack open a salt crusted roast.
A series of white and blue dishes on open shelving with a stack of tangerines on top.
Open shelving stocked with soup bowls in many different colors.
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
BLUE SALT
2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR ARTISAN® SERIES STAND MIXER

Model KSM195PSOA
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
A modern kitchen with open shelving and a multi-hued blue backsplash.

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''Hibiscus empowers the inner maker to explore.''

''Hibiscus empowers the inner maker to explore.''

– Brittni Pertijs

Different color swatches and materials in blue.

A STUDY IN COLOR & FINISH

HOW BLUE SALT BECAME THE 2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR

As a departure from the warm tones like Beetroot and Hibiscus that have dominated the past few years, trends have shifted to cooler colors, reflecting the natural tones of air and water. Paired with chromatic elements inspired by nail polish, the subtle, shifting red-pearl finish of Blue Salt became a reality.

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Products

A UNIQUE, COLOR-SHIFTING PERIWINKlE HUE

An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
BLUE SALT
2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR ARTISAN® SERIES STAND MIXER

Model KSM195PSOA
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer and K400 Blender in Hibiscus.
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.
BLUE SALT
2024 COLOR OF THE YEAR ARTISAN® SERIES STAND MIXER

Model KSM195PSOA
An Artisan® Series Stand Mixer in Blue Salt.

Color of the Year 2024

BLUE SALT

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Color Retrospective

Previous Colors of the Year

The Hibiscus Stand Mixer.

Color of the Year 2023

HIBISCUS

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The Beetroot Stand Mixer.

Color of the Year 2022

Beetroot

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The Honey Stand Mixer.

Color of the Year 2021

Honey

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The Kyoto Glow Stand Mixer and Blender.

Color of the Year 2020

Kyoto Glow

SHOP Explore
The Bird of Paradise collection.

Color of the Year 2018

Bird of Paradise

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Shop by Color

COMPLEMENT BLUE SALT'S EVER-SHIFTING NATURE

A paint chip featuring the Beetroot color.
A paint chip featuring the Milkshake color.
A paint chip featuring the Ink Blue color.
A paint chip featuring the Hibiscus color.
A paint chip featuring the Kyoto Glow color.
A paint chip featuring the Dried Rose color.
A paint chip featuring the Pistachio color.
A paint chip featuring the Misty Blue color.
A paint chip featuring the Honey color.
A paint chip featuring the Empire Red color.

Make Everyday More Vibrant

Inspiration From the Designers Who Brought You BLUE SALT

A K400 Variable Speed Blender In Kyoto Glow.

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K400 Variable Speed Blender in Kyoto glow

A KitchenAid® Go™ Cordless Kitchen Vacuum - Battery Included.

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KITCHENAID® GO™ CORDLESS KITCHEN VACUUM - BATTERY INCLUDED

A Ice Cream Maker Attachment.

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ICE CREAM MAKER
ATTACHMENT

Shop the 5 Quart Speckled Stone Ceramic Bowl.

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5 QUART SPECKLED STONE CERAMIC BOWL

A Burr Coffee Grinder in Milkshake.

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BURR COFFEE GRINDER IN MILKSHAKE

A KitchenAid® Go™ Cordless Personal Blender - Battery Included.

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KitchenAid® Go™ Cordless Personal Blender - Battery Included

A 36" Smart Commercial-Style Gas Range with 6 Burners in Misty Blue.

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36" Smart Commercial-Style Gas Range with 6 Burners in Misty Blue.

A 5 Quart Black Shell Ceramic Bowl.

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5 Quart Black Shell Ceramic Bowl

The 3 Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set.

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3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set.

A K400 Variable Speed Blender In Beetroot

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K400 Variable Speed Blender In Beetroot

5 Quart Studded Ceramic Bowl.

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5 Quart Studded Ceramic Bowl.

A French Door Refrigerator w/ Exterior Ice and Water In Black Stainless.

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French Door Refrigerator w/ Exterior Ice and Water In Black Stainless

A variable speed cordless hand blender.

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Go™ Cordless Hand Blender - Battery Included

A bread bowl with baking lid.

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Bread Bowl With Baking Lid

EXCITING NEW RECIPES

ADD NEW DEPTHS OF FLAVOR WITH BLUE SALT

Blackberry chocolate chip ice cream in a waffle cone bowl.

Yummly

BLACKBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM

A prepared Garlic-Scallion Pretzel Pull Apart Bread in a cast-iron pan.

Yummly

GARLIC-SCALLION PRETZEL PULL APART BREAD

A medium rare leg of lamb.

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LEMON-LAVENDER SALT BAKED LEG OF LAMB

Discover the Possibilities

OPEN YOUR MIND TO EXTRAORDINARY IDEAS

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KitchenAid Stories

Going Rogue In the Kitchen

Eventually, I did what most people do when they’re feeling confident in the kitchen. I whipped up a pot of homemade soup without any instructions.
A salt-crusted whole fish on a bed of citrus fruit.

Pinch of Help

DISTINCTIVE PROCESSES: BAKING IN SALT CRUST

If you’ve ever been to one of Thomas Keller’s Michelin-starred restaurants, you already know that there’s a lot on the menu that’s going to wow you.
A bold pink sorbet in a glass bowl.

KitchenAid Stories

HOW TO USE A KITCHENAID® ICE CREAM ATTACHMENT

Make nearly any ice cream with the KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker attachment. Learn how to use a stand mixer ice cream attachment, plus setup and cleaning.
A person sprinkling salt.

PINCH OF HELP

10 TYPES OF SALT AND HOW TO USE THEM

Discover a whole new world of salt, from pink salt to Color of the Year namesake, Persian Blue Salt. Learn how to use this mineral in & out of the kitchen.
A KitchenAid® stand mixer in Blue Salt.

STORIES

COLOR: THE HEART & SOUL OF KITCHENAID

The KitchenAid® Color of the Year celebrates the power of color to create mood, an emotion – it helps tell stories about who we are and what we dream about.