Magenta Nails

OPI Pompeii Purple swatch

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Magenta as a color is a blend of violet and red hues. In the color wheel, it falls exactly between red and blue

Fuchsia is sometimes another name that is given for magenta, and based on our experience, you can find magenta somewhere in the color wheel between pink, purple and red.

It’s vibrant. It can be warm or cool, light or dark. It is somewhat of a color chameleon, like mauve.

Magenta was the Pantone color of 2023. Specifically, Viva Magenta (18-1750).

In honor of this “magenta moment,” please enjoy a few swatches of our favorite magenta nail polishes below.

Let’s step into the “Magentaverse” together:

OPI La Paz-itively Hot swatch

OPI La Paz-itively Hot

La Paz-itively Hot is a hot magenta pink nail polish with a very subtle shimmer that offers even coverage in two coats.

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OPI Pompeii Purple swatch

OPI Pompeii Purple

Pompeii Purple is a bright magenta pink pearl nail polish with a vibrant purple pearl flair. 

Shown in two coats, it’s cool-toned, looks futuristic, almost like the glow of a neon sign is on your nails. 

gifted by Huella Beauty Not Your Basic Pink swatch

Gifted by Huella Beauty

Huella Beauty Not Your Basic Pink

Not Your Basic Pink is a reddish toned hot pink with a blue flash, giving a purplish pink magenta tone, yet it still finishes with a warm tone.

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essie sleepover squad swatch

essie sleepover squad

essie calls this a warm magenta, but to me, it pulls cool. I’ve realized since starting this blog that people view color differently, so does this look warm or cool to you?

sleepover squad has a magenta base with magenta pearl throughout.

gifted by Beyond Polish - Morgan Taylor Sipping on Serenity swatch

Gifted by Beyond Polish

Morgan Taylor Sipping on Serenity

This is a magenta shimmer with a cool flash and an orange glow. This shade is a dynamic chameleon - it shifts depending on how the light hits it.

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*contains gifted products* Magenta Nails text overlay magenta nail polish swatches

These are just a few of the magenta nail polish ideas that exist out there. Magenta, whether you wear it on your nails or have it in your wardrobe in another way, is a fun, uplifting color. 

It tends to make a statement when you wear it, so if you do choose any of these magenta nail polishes for your collection, you may not need other accessories when you choose to incorporate it into your style for the day.

Use the links above to add these shades to your collection!

And for best results, wear them with a matching base and top coat. Check out my favorite base and top coats on Amazon.

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Author Bio: Amanda Meder

Amanda is the founder and lead writer of Lots of Lacquer, which she launched in 2021 to share her love of nail care and nail art.

With over 25 years of experience in all things nails, she creates tutorials, reviews, and guides that are easy to follow and genuinely helpful because she tests every product and technique herself.

Amanda began blogging in 2012, and before diving into the nail world full-time, she spent years teaching in the private sector, government, academic, and nonprofit settings. This experience honed her ability to explain things clearly and make learning enjoyable.

She holds a B.S. and M.S. in scientific fields, bringing a grounded, thoughtful approach to everything she shares.

Her goal is simple: to make nail care approachable, fun, and reliable for everyone.

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