# magenta

/məˈdʒɛntə/ (US) · /mədʒˈɛntɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/magenta
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

describing a bright, deep pink-purple color. It is one of the main colors used in computer printing.

For teachers: relating to a deep purplish-red color, specifically one of the primary subtractive colors used in printing. Often used attributively to describe pigments, inks, or digital displays.

## Examples

- The flowers are a bright magenta color.
- The printer is running low on magenta ink, so the photos are coming out looking too green.
- The artist chose a vibrant magenta for the sunset, creating a surreal contrast against the deep indigo of the approaching storm clouds.

## Usage notes

- Often used attributively before a noun; in technical contexts, it refers to a specific wavelength in the subtractive color model.

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