Meaning of the word cyan in English

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

cyan

US /ˈsaɪ.ən/
UK /ˈsaɪ.ən/

Noun

a greenish-blue color, one of the primary colors in subtractive color models (like CMYK)

Example:
The artist mixed blue and green to create a vibrant cyan.
The printer was running low on cyan ink.

Adjective

of a greenish-blue color

Example:
The ocean water had a beautiful cyan hue.
She chose a cyan dress for the party.