0x8EC

0x8EC is a hexadecimal numeral that may appear in programming, electronics, and digital data contexts. The string consists of the prefix 0x followed by the hexadecimal digits 8, E, and C. In decimal form, 0x8EC equals 2284. In binary it is 1000 1110 1100, a 12‑bit value.

In programming languages that accept hex literals, such as C, JavaScript, and Python, 0x8EC represents the unsigned integer 2284. The length of the hexadecimal representation can vary since leading zeros are often optional, so 0x08EC would denote the same value in many languages. Hex literals are commonly used for readability when dealing with bitmasks, color codes, or memory addresses.

Outside of pure computation, 0x8EC can appear as part of data dumps or debug output. It may also be used as a compact identifier or token in documentation where a fixed numeric value is required. Because the 0x prefix is widely adopted, similar strings such as 0x8ED or 0x8EA are encountered in the same contexts.

Origin and usage notes: The 0x prefix originated in the C programming language and has since become standard across many languages and tools to denote hexadecimal notation. As a standalone token, 0x8EC carries no universal meaning beyond its numeric value; its interpretation depends on the surrounding protocol or software system.

See also: hexadecimal, decimal, binary numeral systems, memory address, color code.