Pick the C-coated number that "feels" like the best match for the intended application. Summary Table Pantone TCX Cotton Fabric Coated Paper Primary Use Textiles & Apparel Printing & Graphics Numbering 18-1664 TCX (example) 185 C (example) Appearance Matte, textured Glossy, smooth Pantone Color Systems - For Textiles
: Because cotton (TCX) absorbs more light and paper (C) reflects more, the C-equivalent will often appear more saturated or "cleaner" than the TCX original Why an "Exact" Match Doesn't Exist : Cotton vs. Paper. : Dyes (textiles) vs. Inks (printing). : Matte/textured (TCX) vs. Glossy (C). for a specific you have in mind? Pantone Numbering Explained tcx to pantone c
Type in your specific TCX color code (e.g., Pantone 19-4052 TCX ). Pick the C-coated number that "feels" like the
: This third-party site provides visual matches between different color systems. For example, it can suggest that Pantone 2318 C is a high-percentage match for a specific TCX shade. : Dyes (textiles) vs