Pantone TCX 11-0601 - Bright White
Pantone TCX 11-0601 (Bright White) is a Textile Cotton eXtended color with a HEX approximation of #F4F5F0, RGB 244, 245, 240, and CMYK 0/0/2/4. It is a white tone typically used in fabric bases, uniforms, bridal textiles, and clean-lined upholstery. Its closest Pantone Solid Coated match is Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX (Delta E 1.99), and its closest TCX neighbor is 11-4201 (Cloud Dancer).
About TCX 11-0601
TCX (Textile Cotton eXtended) is Pantone's color system for apparel, textiles, and home furnishings. Every TCX code follows the format XX-YYYY: the first two digits encode lightness (11 is very light, 19 is very dark) and the four digits encode hue and chroma. TCX colors are printed on cotton fabric swatches, making them the reference standard for textile production - the same substrate that the finished product will use.
Like every TCX code, 11-0601 is defined by a physical cotton swatch in Pantone's FHI Color Guide, not by a digital value. The HEX approximation #F4F5F0 is the most commonly-published translation, but physical TCX swatches are the only authoritative source. The full TCX library contains more than 2,300 colors; our reference covers 50 benchmark codes that include all 27 Color of the Year picks plus 21 additional FHI benchmarks.
Closest Pantone Solid Coated match
The closest Pantone Solid Coated color to TCX 11-0601 is Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX (#F0EEE9), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.99. This is a close match for a print-to-textile translation - verify against physical samples before production.
Closest TCX neighbors
These TCX codes are perceptually closest to 11-0601, sorted by Delta E 2000. Codes within the same family typically differ by Delta E 2-8 - siblings rather than duplicates.
Where TCX 11-0601 is used
Near-white TCX tones include brilliant whites, soft creams, and gentle off-whites used as fabric bases and neutrals in textile design. TCX 11-0601 is typically specified in fabric bases, uniforms, bridal textiles, and clean-lined upholstery. Its white tone makes it appropriate wherever a neutral, classic, or foundational palette is wanted. Before specifying TCX 11-0601 for a production run, verify against a physical TCX color swatch under the actual lighting conditions and fabric weave that will be used - the same code looks meaningfully different across substrates and finishes.
Frequently asked questions
What is TCX 11-0601 in HEX?
Pantone TCX 11-0601 (Bright White) has a HEX approximation of #F4F5F0. This is a widely-published digital approximation - Pantone does not publish official hex values for TCX codes, since TCX is a physical fabric standard. Different published sources disagree by 2-5% for the same code. #F4F5F0 is close to every commonly-cited reference.
What is the closest Pantone Solid Coated match to TCX 11-0601?
The closest Pantone Solid Coated color to TCX 11-0601 is Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX (#F0EEE9), with a perceptual difference of Delta E 2000 = 1.99. This is close given that Solid Coated and TCX are different media - but for production work you should still verify against both the physical Solid Coated chip and the physical TCX swatch.
Where is TCX 11-0601 commonly used?
TCX 11-0601 (Bright White) is typically used in fabric bases, uniforms, bridal textiles, and clean-lined upholstery. Its white tone makes it appropriate wherever a neutral, classic, or foundational palette is wanted.
What NCS/RAL/etc. codes is TCX 11-0601 close to?
TCX and NCS and RAL are different systems that do not cross-reference officially. If you need TCX 11-0601 translated to one of those systems, use our <a href="/pantone-to-ncs/" class="text-accent hover:underline">Pantone to NCS converter</a> or <a href="/pantone-to-ral/" class="text-accent hover:underline">Pantone to RAL converter</a> with the Pantone Solid Coated equivalent (Cloud Dancer 11-4201 TCX) as the starting point. Remember that all cross-system matches are approximations, not production specifications.
Is TCX 11-0601 accurate enough for production use?
No. TCX codes on this site are digital approximations of the physical Pantone TCX standard, for design reference and browsing. For any production use - apparel manufacturing, upholstery, uniform sourcing - order the physical TCX swatch from Pantone (via the FHI Color Guide or Pantone Connect) and verify the color under the actual lighting conditions where the finished product will be seen. This is the only reliable approach.