Hex: meaning, definitions and examples
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hex
[ hɛks ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,913, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24913 hex
- 24914 triennial
- 24915 damnable
- 24916 inured
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