magenta

Meanings

• noun

  A color that is a blend of red and blue, often used in art and design.

  - "The artist used magenta as the dominant color in her painting."
  - "The logo of the technology company features magenta as its primary color."

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Synonyms

fuchsia , fuchsine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with magenta
fanta , manta , ranta

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Variants

List of all variants of magenta that leads to same result
magenta , magentas

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Magenta is a name adopted by the color in the late 18th century. Its origin is uncertain, but it may be derived from the name of the Italian town Magenta, where a significant battle took place in 1859.

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Trivia

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1. Magenta is not a color found in the visible light spectrum, but is a mixture of red and blue light.

2. Magenta was named after the town Magenta in Italy due to its association with the Battle of Magenta in 1859.

3. Magenta is the color used in the logo of the popular video game console, the PlayStation.

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Related Concepts

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1. RGB color model: Magenta is one of the primary colors in the RGB color model, which is commonly used in digital media and lighting.

2. Subtractive color: Magenta is a secondary color in the subtractive color model, which is used in painting and printing.

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Culture

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In art and design, magenta is often associated with creativity, innovation, and imagination. It has been used in various forms of expression, including literature, music, and film.

How to Memorize "magenta"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mix of red and blue paint to visualize magenta.
   - Visualize the color swatch or RGB value to remember magenta.

2. associate
   

   - Associate magenta with the color of a ripe raspberry or a flamingo.
   - Connect magenta to the technology brand Magenta, or to the town Magenta in Italy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Magenta Monkey Munching Mangoes' to remember the color.
   - Create a mental image of a magenta sunset to help recall the color.

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