What is the Pantone Matching System?+
The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a standardized color reproduction system. By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another.
What is a Pantone Color of the Year?+
Each year since 2000, Pantone's color experts select a Color (or colors) of the Year that reflects global color trends and cultural influences. These colors influence product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design.
How do I convert a Pantone color to HEX or RGB?+
Pantone colors don't have exact digital equivalents as they are physical ink colors. However, Pantone provides approximate HEX and RGB values for screen display. You can find these on each individual color page at colorcode.tools/pantone.
What does TCX mean in Pantone codes?+
TCX stands for Textile Cotton eXtended. It refers to Pantone colors measured on cotton fabric. Other suffixes include TPX (Textile Paper eXtended) for paper swatches, and C (Coated) or U (Uncoated) for the Graphics system.
How many Pantone colors are there?+
Pantone offers thousands of standardized colors across its various systems. The Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors system (FHI) contains over 2,310 colors on cotton, while the Graphics system contains over 1,867 solid colors.