What Does HEX Stand For?
HEX stands for Hexadecimal
HEX, short for Hexadecimal, is a base-16 numeral system used in mathematics and computer science. It employs sixteen distinct symbols: the digits 0-9 represent values zero to nine, while the letters A-F indicate values ten to fifteen. HEX is commonly utilized in programming, digital electronics, and data representation, as it provides a more compact and human-readable format for binary-coded data. Its efficiency in expressing large binary values makes it a preferred choice for color codes in web design and memory addressing in computing.
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