| TCX Reference | Color Name | PMS C Reference | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Snow White | 11-0601 TC / Safe | Very difficult to match on coated paper; paper white usually contaminates the ink match. | | 16-1546 TCX | Living Coral | 16-1546 TC | A high-profile shared color; appears slightly deeper on cotton (TCX). | | 15-5519 TCX | Turquoise | 15-5519 TC | Appears brighter on Coated paper due to light reflection. | | 18-3838 TCX | Ultra Violet | 18-3838 TC | Deep purples often suffer from "metamerism" (looking different under different lights). | | 13-0647 TCX | Minion Yellow | 13-0647 TC | Bright yellows often appear more translucent on paper than on cotton. |
Converting a color to a Pantone C (Coated) color involves switching between two entirely different systems designed for different industries: textiles and print . Because the substrates (cotton vs. coated paper) absorb and reflect light differently, there is rarely a 1:1 perfect match. Key Differences Between the Systems tcx to pantone c
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: This is the official digital tool for cross-referencing any Pantone system. While basic searching is free, advanced cross-referencing functionality generally requires a paid subscription Physical Swatch Comparison | TCX Reference | Color Name | PMS