Cyan: meaning, definitions and examples

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cyan

 

[ หˆsaษช.ษ™n ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

color shade

Cyan is a greenish-blue color that is often associated with the color of the sky on a clear day. It is one of the primary colors in the subtractive CMYK color model, which is used in color printing. In the RGB color model, cyan is created by combining equal amounts of green and blue light.

Synonyms

aqua, teal, turquoise.

Examples of usage

  • The artist chose cyan for the background of the painting.
  • The walls of the room were painted in a lovely shade of cyan.
  • Her dress was a beautiful cyan that stood out in the crowd.
  • The logo featured a striking cyan that caught everyone's attention.
Context #2 | Adjective

color description

As an adjective, cyan describes the color that is a tone of blue-green. It is typically used to detail objects or elements that exhibit this specific hue. The term is widely used in art, design, and printing.

Synonyms

blue-green, greenish-blue, sky-blue.

Examples of usage

  • She wore a cyan scarf that perfectly matched her outfit.
  • The book cover was printed in bright cyan.
  • The computer screen displayed a vibrant cyan background.

Translations

Translations of the word "cyan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ciano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฏเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช cyan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyjan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cyan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cian

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siyan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ๋ก์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ุงูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyrkysovรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tyrkysovรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cijan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ cรฝan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siyan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cian

Etymology

The word 'cyan' originates from the Greek word 'kyanos,' which means dark blue. In the context of color theory, cyan became recognized as one of the primary colors in color printing during the 19th century. The introduction of cyan as a distinct color in printing led to its integration into the subtractive color model, notably CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key/Black). This model was developed in response to the evolving technologies in the printing industry, allowing for a broader spectrum of colors through the combination of primary pigments. Today, cyan is commonly seen in various applications, from graphic design to digital displays and photography, where its vibrant hue plays a crucial role in both artistic and practical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,796 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.