Puttin' on the Ritz 8003-47E is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #72799B, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Premiere Purple from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #72799B · 8003-47E
Puttin' on the Ritz
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Puttin' on the Ritz Technical Profile
HEX Code#72799B
RGB114, 121, 155
Estimated LRV19.6
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypurple
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Puttin' on the Ritz
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Puttin' on the Ritz
#72799B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9285AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Puttin' on the Ritz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Puttin' on the Ritz Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Puttin' on the Ritz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Puttin' on the Ritz have?
Puttin' on the Ritz by Valspar has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Puttin' on the Ritz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Puttin' on the Ritz are Premiere Purple by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bossa Nova Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Solitaire by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Puttin' on the Ritz's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Puttin' on the Ritz?
Puttin' on the Ritz has a estimated lightness value of 19.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Puttin' on the Ritz's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.