magentas

Vivid pink-purples

Magenta is a purplish-red dye that was named after the town of Magenta in northern Italy, which was the site of an important battle in 1859.

It is also one of the four colors used in color printing, so it is sometimes called printer’s red.

intensity

vivid

Intensely clear and bright

electric · neon · psychedelic · striking · dazzling · brilliant · hot · fluorescent · punchy · eye-catching

luminosity

bright

Emitting or reflecting light

shimmering · glossy · lustrous · iridescent · gleaming · sparkling · incandescent · resplendent · shiny · reflective

expression

passion

Intense emotional drive

intensity · boldness · creativity · flair · individuality · flamboyance · extravagance · daring · confidence · glamour

Categories
Opposites
color_wheel_position

magentasgreens

Leafy edible plants

lime green · chartreuse · emerald · forest green · kelly green

saturation_and_intensity

magentaspastels

Pale, muted hues

grays · beiges · taupes · muted tones · neutrals

warmth_coolness

magentasslate

Fissile metamorphic rock

steel blue · navy · cool grays

Family

magenta

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G