Magenta: meaning, definitions and examples

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magenta

 

[ mษ™หˆdอกส’ษ›ntษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color shade

Magenta is a color that is a deep, vibrant shade of purple-red. It is often associated with creativity and innovation. The color is created by combining equal parts of red and blue light. In color theory, magenta is considered a secondary color, situated between red and blue on the color wheel. It is widely used in art, design, and fashion to add a striking visual impact.

Synonyms

crimson, fuchsia, purple-red, rose

Examples of usage

  • The walls were painted in a bright magenta.
  • She wore a magenta dress to the party.
  • Magenta flowers bloomed in the garden.
  • The logo featured a bold magenta hue.

Translations

Translations of the word "magenta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคœเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Magenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ magenta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะณะตะฝั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ magenta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚ผใƒณใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท magenta

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ magenta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท magenta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์  ํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฌู†ุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magenta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ magenta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“็บข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ magenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magenta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะณะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฏแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤŸenta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ magenta

Etymology

The term 'magenta' originated from a dye that was discovered in the mid-19th century. The color was named after the Battle of Magenta, which occurred in 1859 near the town of Magenta in Italy. As the story goes, the vibrant dye was first produced from coal tar and was a significant advancement in the textile industry, providing a bright hue that was previously unavailable. Magenta dye quickly gained popularity among fashion and textile designers, leading to the color's association with boldness and creativity. The introduction of magenta into the color wheel was a key moment in color theory, as it was one of the first synthetic dyes that could be mass-produced. Over time, it became a staple in both artistic and commercial applications, influencing the modern color palette significantly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,723, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.