hex code

[hɛks koʊd]
nounpl: hex codes
código hexadecimal
1. A numeral system representation using base 16, employing digits 0-9 and letters A-F, commonly used to represent colors in digital design and web development
The hex code #FF5733 represents a bright red-orange color.
O código hexadecimal #FF5733 representa uma cor vermelho-laranja brilhante.
2. A sequence of characters used in computing to encode information in hexadecimal format, often used in programming and memory addressing
The programmer used hex code to identify the memory location.
O programador usou código hexadecimal para identificar o endereço de memória.
Hex codes are fundamental in digital design and web development globally. In both Brazil and the USA, developers and designers use hex codes daily for color specification. The term 'hex code' is universally understood in tech communities, with '#' symbol preceding the code being the standard notation across cultures. In Brazil, tech professionals often use the English term 'hex code' even in Portuguese conversations, showing the influence of English in the technology sector.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hexadecimal codehexhexadecimal notationhex notation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código hexadecimal
Standard term used in technology and design contexts
Rio de Janeiro
código hex
Informal shortened version commonly used among tech professionals
São Paulo
código hexadecimal
Formal usage in corporate and educational settings
Portugal
código hexadecimal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, universal technical term

Related Words

hexadecimalbinary codecolor pickerRGB colorweb colorASCII code
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