MCP tool
colour_timeline
Given a concept or colour name, traces its documented appearances across cultures and centuries in chronological order.
The colour_timeline tool is provided by Colour Memory. Install that server in your AI client and the assistant can call it directly.
Servers exposing colour_timeline
From the publisher:Given a concept or colour name, traces its documented appearances across cultures and centuries in chronological order. Returns a dated sequence of archive entries showing when and where the colour appeared, with primary sources. Use for historical research, provenance chains, and understanding why a colour carries the cultural weight it does. Example: 'indigo' traces from ancient Indian trade rou
Install Colour Memory →Parameter Type Description concept*string Colour name or concept to trace e.g. indigo, imperial purple, mourning black ninteger Number of timeline entries to return (default 10, max 20)
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