a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color
"The stage lights were switched to cyan, casting a cool blue-green glow over the performers during the underwater scene."
A vibrant pale greenish-blue colour between blue and green in the visible spectrum; the complementary colour of red; the colour obtained by subtracting red from white light.
"The diver's wetsuit was a striking cyan that made him stand out vividly against the deep ocean water."
of a bluish shade of green
"The swimmer wore a bright cyan swimsuit that stood out vividly against the deep blue water."
Of the colour cyan.
"The sky turned a vivid cyan just before sunset, making the clouds look like they were glowing from within."
The word "cyan" comes from Ancient Greek, where it described various shades of blue similar to cornflower or lapis lazuli. Its roots may trace back even further to Hittite, referring to a precious stone, copper, or a specific shade of blue.