Puttin' on the Ritz 8003-47E is a purple paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #72799B, 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.
Ref. #72799B · 8003-47E
Puttin' on the Ritz
20%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Puttin' on the Ritz Technical Profile
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Puttin' on the Ritz in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Puttin' on the Ritz in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPuttin' on the Ritz
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPremiere Purple
Premiere Purple
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bossa Nova Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Solitaire
Behr
Very similar
Charismatic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Creamy Blueberry
PPG
Very similar
Queen's Wreath
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lavender Blossom
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Spire
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Puttin' on the Ritz
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Puttin' on the Ritz.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Puttin' on the Ritz in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Bossa Nova Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.