0x1EB6

0x1EB6 is a hexadecimal literal commonly encountered in computing and technical documentation. The 0x prefix indicates that the number is written in base-16. The digits 1, E, B, and 6 correspond to decimal values 1, 14, 11, and 6, respectively, giving the total decimal value of 7862. Hex literals like this are used to represent numeric values, bit patterns, or constants in various programming languages.

In programming practice, such literals appear in languages that adopt C-style syntax, including JavaScript, C, C++, and Solidity. They are often used to initialize variables, specify color components in some contexts, or express masks and flags in low-level code. The representation is case-insensitive, so 0x1eb6 is equivalent to 0x1EB6.

In blockchain and cryptocurrency contexts, the 0x prefix frequently denotes hexadecimal data, such as addresses or data payloads. However, 0x1EB6 by itself is not a complete address or hash; Ethereum addresses, for example, are 40 hexadecimal characters long after the 0x prefix.

Notes and common variants: leading zeros can be added (0x01EB6) without changing the value, and the length of a hex literal can vary depending on the value being represented.

See also: Hexadecimal, Base-16 numeral system, Binary and hex conversions, Byte and bitmask concepts, Solidity and other languages that support hex literals.