deep_sea colors

Literary analysis:

In literature, the term "deep sea" is sometimes employed as a precise color descriptor that evokes the vast, mysterious quality of the ocean. For instance, one text describes water as being "of a deep sea-green colour" [1], suggesting a rich, immersive hue that blends both natural vibrancy and enigmatic depth. In another work, the connection is further emphasized by equating "ultramarine blue" with the shade of the deep sea [2], reinforcing the association of this color with the serene yet unfathomable qualities of the ocean. Together, these examples show how authors use the color "deep sea" to conjure images of profound natural beauty and emotional complexity.

The water is of a deep sea-green colour.
— from A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole by M. B. (Margaret Bertha) Synge
Ultramarine blue is the shade of the deep sea.
— from The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft by Effie Archer Archer

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