The is the official tool for this task. It prints a Coated (C) color next to its closest Textile (TCX) counterpart. However, note that the Bridge usually correlates to TPG (Textile Paper Green), which is the paper version of textile dyes.
: In design software like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator , you can select your TCX color swatch, note its Hex or Lab values, and then use the Color Libraries menu to switch to "Pantone Solid Coated" to see the software's best mathematical guess for a match. Key Differences to Keep in Mind Pantone Color System X-Ref Tool tcx to pantone c
A dye on cotton (TCX) will never look exactly the same as ink on coated paper (C). The same numerical formula will yield different visual results. The is the official tool for this task
However, until AI perfects physics:
By understanding the substrate, using the right tools (Color Bridge), and managing expectations regarding vibrancy, you can master the "TCX to Pantone C" translation and ensure your apparel and packaging tell the same color story. : In design software like Adobe Photoshop or
| Conversion Method | Accuracy (vs. physical swatch) | Reliability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 90-95% | High – acceptable for most production | | Professional spectrophotometer + software | 85-95% | Medium-high (depends on calibration) | | Free online "TCX to C" converters | 30-60% | Very low – not recommended for production | | Manual RGB/HEX conversion (e.g., Photoshop picking) | 40-70% | Low – monitors distort both substrates | | Eyeballing from printed color charts | 50-75% | Low – depends on print quality and lighting |
Pantone Connect (subscription-based) allows you to input a TCX number and see "Similar Colors" in the Coated library.