cyan

/ˈsaɪ.ən/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a blue-green color

“The cyan waters of the tropical lagoon were breathtaking.”

2. noun

a color with a blue-green hue; a bright, vivid, blue-green color

“The artist mixed different shades of cyan with blue to get the desired effect.”

3. noun

a bright blue-green color used in printing

“The printer produced a range of cyan, magenta, and yellow inks.”

Synonyms

  • azure
  • blue-green

Antonyms

  • brown
  • orange