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Valspar Puttin' on the Ritz

8003-47E · #72799B · LRV ~19.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (~97% proximity)

Puttin' on the Ritz (8003-47E) is a dark blue from Valspar with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Puttin' on the Ritz in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

8003-47E

HEX

#72799B

RGB

114, 121, 155

HSL

230°, 17%, 53%

Family

Blues

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Puttin' on the Ritz FAQ

What undertone does Puttin' on the Ritz have?

Puttin' on the Ritz is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Puttin' on the Ritz?

Puttin' on the Ritz has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Puttin' on the Ritz in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Bossa Nova Blue (DE5914), ~97% proximity; Behr: Kimono Violet (M550-6), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Queen's Wreath (1426), ~90% proximity; PPG: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~77% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Puttin' on the Ritz?

The HEX code of Puttin' on the Ritz (8003-47E) is #72799B, RGB 114, 121, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.