A HEX code is for screens (RGB). Pantone C is for ink. Cotton absorbs HEX values differently than paper. You will end up with a color that looks correct on your iPhone but wrong in real life.

Converting colors from the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) system (TCX) to the Pantone Matching System (PMS)

If you have searched for "TCX to Pantone C," you are likely a graphic designer, textile designer, or product manager caught between two different manufacturing worlds. You need to translate a color meant for fabric (TCX) into a color meant for coated paper stock (C).

Because a dyed piece of cotton reflects light differently than printed glossy paper, an absolute 1:1 mathematical match between TCX and Pantone C does not exist. However, you can achieve an excellent visual equivalent using the correct translation workflows. Pantone TCX to Coated conversion

: Professionals often use a Pantone Cotton Swatch Library alongside a Formula Guide Coated. By placing the cotton swatch against the paper fan deck under a D65 standard light booth, you can find a visual match that accounts for how light hits both materials. RGB/HEX Bridge

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A match that looks perfect under office lights might look totally wrong in the sun. Always check your samples in multiple lighting conditions. Dye vs. Ink:

This is the least accurate method because digital screens vary wildly. 🔬 Key Differences Between TCX and C Pantone TCX Pantone C (Coated) 100% Cotton Fabric Coated Paper (Glossy) Apparel, Textiles, Soft Home Print, Packaging, Graphics 6 digits (e.g., 18-1664) 3 or 4 digits (e.g., 185 C) Matte/Textured Shiny/Smooth ⚠️ Important Considerations Color Gamut: