Meaning of the word magenta in English

What does magenta mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

magenta

US /məˈdʒen.tə/
UK /məˈdʒen.tə/

Noun

a purplish-red color, one of the primary subtractive colors, used in color printing

Example:
The printer was running low on magenta ink.
She painted the wall a vibrant shade of magenta.

Adjective

of a purplish-red color

Example:
The sunset cast a beautiful magenta glow across the sky.
She wore a stunning magenta dress to the party.