How to Get Color Information with Copilot
Get color information and names with Copilot and ToolRouter. Document complete color specifications for design handoff.
Tool
Copilot is best for color information lookups when the results need to be embedded directly in a design spec, print brief, or developer handoff document as part of the production workflow.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Color Tools tool:
- Provide the color values and the document context they need to appear in.
- Run color_info and name_colors for each color.
- Format the complete specification for each color and insert it into the document.
- Confirm the CMYK values are included if any colors will be used in print production.
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Color Tools tool
Use color-tools to get complete specifications for our primary brand color #1A3C5E. Return: color name, hex, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and nearest CSS named color. Format it as a color specification entry for our brand guidelines document.
Tips
- Include all format conversions in the brand guide — different teams use different tools that require different formats.
- Add a 'print note' to any color with a CMYK equivalent that looks noticeably different from the digital hex.
- Version the color specifications in the guide — 'Brand Blue v1.0' — so you can track changes over time.