Hex: meaning, definitions and examples

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hex

[ hɛks ]

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color

A six-digit code representing a color in hexadecimal notation, used in web design and computer programming.

Synonyms

hexadecimal code, hexadecimal color code

Examples of usage

The hex code for white is #FFFFFF.
She changed the hex value to create a new color for the website.

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curse

To cast a spell or curse on someone.

Synonyms

bewitch, curse, jinx

Examples of usage

The witch hexed the village with a spell.
He believed he was hexed after a series of unfortunate events.

Translations

Translations of the word "hex" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hexadecimal

🇮🇳 हेक्साडेसिमल

🇩🇪 Hexadezimal

🇮🇩 heksadesimal

🇺🇦 шістнадцятковий

🇵🇱 szesnastkowy

🇯🇵 16進数 (じゅうろくしんすう)

🇫🇷 hexadécimal

🇪🇸 hexadecimal

🇹🇷 onaltılık

🇰🇷 16진수 (십육진수)

🇸🇦 سداسي عشري

🇨🇿 šestnáctkový

🇸🇰 šestnástkový

🇨🇳 十六进制 (shíliù jìn zhì)

🇸🇮 šestnajstiški

🇮🇸 sextánakerfi

🇰🇿 он алтылық

🇬🇪 თექვსმეტობითი

🇦🇿 on altılıq

🇲🇽 hexadecimal

Word origin

The word 'hex' has its origins in Middle English, from Old English 'hægtesse' meaning witch. Over time, it evolved to refer to a magic spell or curse. In the computing context, 'hex' is short for 'hexadecimal,' a system of numerical notation with a base of 16. The use of 'hex' to represent colors in web design dates back to the early days of the internet.