Pantone C, also known as Pantone Colors, is a color system developed by Pantone LLC, a renowned company in the color industry. The Pantone C system offers a vast library of colors, with over 10,000 colors available. Pantone C colors are widely used in various industries, including graphic design, packaging, and textiles.

The most reliable way to find the closest equivalent is through , the official digital platform that replaced the old X-Ref tool.

Because and Pantone C (Solid Coated) belong to completely separate Pantone libraries engineered for different physical mediums, achieving a perfect match requires understanding the underlying color systems and following specific conversion workflows. Why TCX and Pantone C Do Not Naturally Match

Set your target library to .

Log into (via web browser, mobile app, or Adobe extension). Open the Convert tool. Select Pantone FHI Cotton TCX as your source library.

Before signing off on mass production, ask for a physical print proof (wet proof) to verify that the paper ink coordinates seamlessly with your textile products.

| Feature | Pantone TCX (FHI) | Pantone C (Graphics) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 100% Cotton Fabric | Glossy Coated Paper | | Material | Dyed textile | Printed ink | | Texture | Woven, matte/light sheen | Smooth, high sheen | | Lighting Impact | Absorbs light (subtle) | Reflects light (vibrant) | | Primary Use | Apparel, upholstery, soft goods | Branding, packaging, print media |

Update tech packs with both color codes to align textile and print suppliers.

Cotton fibers absorb dyes deep into their structure, while printing inks sit on top of a coated paper surface.

Enter your specific TCX number (e.g., 19-4028 TCX ).

: You can convert your TCX color to a HEX code first and then use a HEX-to-Pantone converter to find the closest C-series match.

For digital renderings where absolute accuracy isn't required: