Because the FHI library cross-references color numbers directly across materials, the baseline equivalent of a TCX number is simply the same number with the paper suffix.
Use the TPG (paper) guide for sketching and designing (it is cheaper and lighter). Use the TCX (cotton) guide to specify the final dye color. pantone tcx to tpx converter
By mastering the transition from TCX to TPX/TPG, you bridge the gap between textile softness and industrial rigidity, ensuring your brand's signature colors look flawless on everything from a silk dress to its glossy cardboard packaging. pantone tcx to tpx converter
Paper can hold finer details and more intense brightness than cotton. A very bright TPG color may not be achievable on cotton fabric. pantone tcx to tpx converter