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Valspar Puttin' on the Ritz

8003-47E · #72799B · LRV 19.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Bossa Nova Blue is a 97% match

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

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LRV

19.6 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Bossa Nova Blue (DE5914), 97%; Behr: Kimono Violet (M550-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Queen's Wreath (1426), 90%; PPG: Magic Carpet (PPG1248-6), 89%; Glidden: Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 77%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.