• COLOR
  • LOGIC
  • SYSTEM
  • HUMAN

How to create component hover states with your AI

Connect the Deterministic Color Engine once. From then on, your AI generates mathematically accurate color variations for any UI component.

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Short answer

How do I make hover states from one hex code?

Give your AI a single brand hex code and tell it what kind of state you need. It uses luminance math to calculate the exact color shifts for hover or active states. You get precise hex values that maintain the visual weight of your original brand color.

Where every color lands.

The outcomes of your request

Your AI processes the math and hands you the specific values you need for your design system.

COLOR

Precise hex values

The AI calculates the exact hex codes for hover, active, and disabled states. You get the raw values ready to paste into your CSS or design tool.

LOGIC

Luminance consistency

Every variation is derived from the original color's luminance. This ensures your UI feels cohesive and follows a predictable mathematical pattern.

SYSTEM

Design system updates

Use the generated values to update your component libraries. The AI provides the math so you don't have to eyeball color shifts manually.

HUMAN

Final visual check

The AI provides the math, but you decide if the contrast meets your specific accessibility needs. You make the final call on how the color looks on screen.

The workflow

What your AI does when a hex code arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of color theory math so you can focus on the interface.

  1. Analyze base color

    The AI takes your input hex code and breaks down its luminance properties.

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  2. Calculate shifts

    It applies mathematical adjustments to create lighter or darker versions of your brand color.

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  3. Generate states

    The AI produces a set of specific hex codes for different interaction states.

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  4. Format output

    The AI presents the final color values in a clean format for your code or design files.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get immediate results from your agent.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed hex codes for your actual brand colors.

Deterministic Color Engine Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PEeGIgtA2fTZ16SsuzO4v3Rh5uk8KdzB2YxabLIM/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Deterministic Color Engine capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "deterministic-color-engine-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PEeGIgtA2fTZ16SsuzO4v3Rh5uk8KdzB2YxabLIM/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Generate a hover state and an active state for the hex code #3b82f6.

  • I need a darker version of #000000 for a disabled button state.

  • Create a set of three luminance-based variations for #ff5733 for my UI kit.

  • Give me the hex code for a subtle hover effect based on #10b981.

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Start here

Connect Deterministic Color Engine once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your login stays encrypted, and you can start asking for color math immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Does the AI pick colors for me?

    No. The AI only calculates variations based on the specific hex code you provide.

  • 02

    Can it check for WCAG accessibility compliance?

    No. The AI performs luminance math, but you must manually verify if the resulting colors meet your accessibility standards.

  • 03

    Will it change my existing CSS files?

    No. The AI only provides the color values in the chat. You have to copy and paste them into your files yourself.

  • 04

    How does it decide how much lighter or darker a color is?

    It uses mathematical luminance adjustments to ensure the relationship between the base color and the state color is consistent.

  • 05

    Can I use this for RGB or HSL values?

    The tool works with hex codes to derive the necessary luminance adjustments.

  • More questions about Deterministic Color Engine? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Deterministic Color Engine Connector can do

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