0x173E

0x173E is a hexadecimal numeric literal commonly used in computing to denote an unsigned integer value. In decimal form, 0x173E equals 5950. In a 16-bit binary representation, it is 0001 0111 0011 1110. The 0x prefix is a standard indicator for hexadecimal notation in many programming languages, including C, C++, JavaScript, Java, and Python.

As a literal, 0x173E can be used to initialize variables, define bitmasks, or specify memory addresses and hardware registers in low-level code. Its exact meaning is context-dependent and determined by the system architecture, data width, and endianness. For example, in a memory dump or a register map, the value may appear as 0x173E to identify a specific location or value.

Common domains where such hex literals appear include embedded systems, operating system kernels, firmware, graphics, and debugging logs. In some formats, 0x173E might also serve as a component of a color value in compact 16-bit encodings (such as RGB565) or as part of a larger address or data field when combined with other bytes.

Because hexadecimal notation shares the same digits across platforms, interpreting 0x173E requires context. Without it, the digits merely represent the integer 5950; their significance may range from a simple numeric constant to a hardware register, a memory address, or a fragment of a larger data structure.