TPX/TPG (Paper) has a smoother, slightly more reflective surface, which can make the same color appear brighter or more saturated than its fabric counterpart.
: Cross-referencing between systems (like TCX to Solid Coated) often results in the "closest possible match" rather than an identical one, as some textile dyes cannot be perfectly replicated with printing inks. Physical Verification : For high-stakes production, designers often use physical Pantone Swatch Books
Several design blogs and color resource sites offer free PDF cross-reference charts. These are user-created. These are often outdated. Pantone updates their library every year (adding 175 new colors, removing 105 old ones). A free chart from 2018 will be wrong for 2021 TPX colors.
TPX/TPG (Paper) has a smoother, slightly more reflective surface, which can make the same color appear brighter or more saturated than its fabric counterpart.
: Cross-referencing between systems (like TCX to Solid Coated) often results in the "closest possible match" rather than an identical one, as some textile dyes cannot be perfectly replicated with printing inks. Physical Verification : For high-stakes production, designers often use physical Pantone Swatch Books
Several design blogs and color resource sites offer free PDF cross-reference charts. These are user-created. These are often outdated. Pantone updates their library every year (adding 175 new colors, removing 105 old ones). A free chart from 2018 will be wrong for 2021 TPX colors.