Tcx To Pantone C

Access it via the web , mobile app, or Adobe Extension.

Tools and resources

Converting color codes between different Pantone systems, like (Textile Cotton Extension) and Pantone C (Coated/Graphics), is a common task for designers moving from textile production to print or branding. tcx to pantone c

When you print a logo on a cardboard box, you are almost always printing using a Pantone C formula (or a CMYK simulation of it). The "C" is critical because the same ink on uncoated paper (U) would look 10-20% darker and duller.

Purchase a Pantone Color Bridge Guide | Coated and a set of TCX cotton swatches. Keep them on your desk forever. Your printer (and your client) will thank you. Access it via the web , mobile app, or Adobe Extension

Paper with a glossy coating (C) reflects more light than matte fabric (TCX), making the color appear lighter or more saturated [2].

Pantone previously offered a "cross-reference" tool on their website. Currently, this functionality is integrated into Pantone Connect's 'Convert' feature . Visual Matching (The "Golden Standard") The "C" is critical because the same ink

(Coated) belongs to the Pantone Matching System (PMS) —the universal language for graphic design, packaging, and commercial printing. The "C" suffix indicates that the color is printed on coated (glossy or shiny) paper . The PMS system includes around 2,359 solid spot colors, with the most widely used references being the Formula Guide (coated and uncoated) and the Color Bridge Guide.

If you've ever specified a color for a t-shirt, a piece of upholstery, or any textile product, you've likely encountered a TCX code. stands for Textile Cotton eXtended —the "X" referring to the expanded color range within the system.

If you do not possess a paid Pantone Connect subscription, you can use digital color values as an intermediate bridge. Pantone Color System X-Ref Tool