Magenta (Noun)
Meaning 1
A battle in 1859 in which the French and Sardinian forces under Napoleon III defeated the Austrians under Francis Joseph I.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Magenta is one of the three primary subtractive colors for light, along with cyan and yellow.
- The designer chose a magenta background for the logo to create a bold and eye-catching effect.
- The dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the same year the Battle of Magenta took place in Italy.
- In terms of hue, magenta is often used to describe a dark purple-red color, rich in undertones.
- The magenta dye, originally known as fuchsine, revolutionized the textile industry with its vibrant and durable color.