0x197F

0x197F is a hexadecimal numeral commonly used in computing to denote the decimal value 6527. The prefix 0x signals base-16; the digits 1, 9, 7, and F correspond to 1×16^3, 9×16^2, 7×16^1, and 15×16^0. Summed, this yields 6527. In binary, the value is 0001 1001 0111 1111, a 16-bit pattern that can appear in various contexts in software and hardware.

In programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python, 0x197F can serve as a numeric literal used to initialize variables, represent bit flags, or denote constants within code. Because it encodes a specific bit pattern, it can participate in bitwise operations such as masking, comparison, or combination with other constants.

As a four-digit hexadecimal value, 0x197F is typical of 16-bit quantities encountered in hardware registers, memory-offset representations in limited address spaces, or compact color representations in certain systems. The exact interpretation of 0x197F depends on the surrounding context, including data type, endianness, and the documentation or specifications governing the data being manipulated.

In summary, 0x197F is a hexadecimal literal whose meaning is context-dependent but consistently represents the decimal value 6527 and a specific 16-bit bit pattern suitable for low-level programming and digital design. See also hexadecimal notation, bitwise operations, and hardware registers for related concepts.