Me too! If the Staub stuff (don’t own any) is black it is not for me. But my Le Creuset pans were bought decades ago (at a fairly reasonably price at the time). Now-a-days they seem astronomical.
I have many pans (both clad stainless and non-stick) from Tramontina, and have been very satisfied with their performance, quality, and customer service… so maybe have a look at their cast iron.
