. However, you can access the color data and explore digital "stories" through alternative official channels. 1. Official Digital Access (Free and Paid)

: You can find user-uploaded Pantone TCX-Colour Charts and TCX Color Chart PDF Guides that list colors along with their CMYK and RGB values.

TCX stands for "Textile Cotton," and the textures of fabric change how light interacts with color. A flat pixel on a screen cannot replicate the way light hits a dyed cotton swatch.

If you are a designer on a budget, don't look for a PDF. Look for individual Pantone Smart Swatch Cards . Instead of buying the $900 book, you can buy just the specific 4"x4" cotton swatches you need for about $15–$20 each.