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Magenta colour characterisation, colour codes, shades and mixing

Magenta is a bright, reddish-purple shade that is one of the primary colours of the CMYK colour model used in printing. In this model, magenta is the primary colour, along with cyan and yellow, that printers use to create different shades. In the colour spectrum, magenta lies between red and blue and is produced as light by mixing red and blue light. On digital displays, magenta is achieved by switching on the red and blue pixels at full intensity.

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Magenta has a special psychological effect; it is often associated with creativity, spirituality and originality. In addition, magenta is often used in fashion and design, as its strong and striking shades are easy to attract the eye. By using magenta, we are able to accentuate different elements and make them stand out from their surroundings. It is also often used in marketing materials and advertisements, where it is favoured for its eye-catching and dynamic effect.

Magenta colour

The magenta colour has RGB colour code (255, 0, 255) and HEX colour code #FF00FF.

 

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Colour scheme Code/Weights
Hex

#FF00FF

RGB

rgb(255, 0, 255)

HSL

hsl(300, 100%, 50%)

HSV/HSB

hsv(300°, 100%, 100%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%)

Contrasting colour

#00FF00

Complementary colour

#00FFFF

Dark and light shades of magenta

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dark shades

light shades

Magenta complementary colour palettes

Magenta can create a wide range of combinations in visual design. Here are some colour palettes based on shades of magenta: complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral.

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Complementary palette

#FF00FF
#00FFFF
#D700D7
#00D7D7

Analogue palette

#FF00FF
#FF66FF
#FF33FF
#FF99FF

Monochrome palette

#FF00FF
#CC00CC
#990099
#660066

Triad palette

#FF00FF
#00FF00
#0000FF
#800080

Tetrade palette

#FF00FF
#00FFFF
#FFFF00
#0000FF

Split complementary palette

#FF00FF
#FF66CC
#00FFFF
#66FFFF

Neutral palette

#FFFFFF
#CCCCCC
#999999
#666666

What is the colour of magenta?

Magenta can be described as a bright pink or crimson red. It is a secondary colour created from a mixture of red and blue and is often used in printing as one of the primary colours in the CMYK colour model. The hexadecimal value of magenta is #FF00FF.

What is the colour of magenta?

The colour of magenta depends mainly on the proportion of red and blue mixed together. Magenta is a primary colour used in a subtractive colour model, which is created by mixing red and blue. The exact hue can vary depending on the colour pigments used and the settings of the display device, such as a monitor or printer. In addition, ambient light and background colour can affect the perception of magenta.

How is magenta colour mixing possible?

Magenta can be produced by mixing red and blue in equal proportions. In subtractive colour mixing, such as in printing, magenta is a primary colour used with cyan and yellow. In additive colour mixing, magenta is created by combining red and blue lights.

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