0xB6

0xB6 is a hexadecimal literal that represents the decimal number 182. In programming and data contexts, it is typically treated as a single byte value, with its exact meaning depending on the encoding or data format being used. In binary, 0xB6 is 10110110.

In Unicode and common Western encodings, the byte 0xB6 maps to the character U+00B6, the pilcrow or paragraph sign (¶). This mapping appears in character sets such as ISO/IEC 8859-1 (Latin-1) and Windows-1252. Consequently, text that is encoded in these schemes and then interpreted as Unicode may display the pilcrow glyph when the byte 0xB6 is encountered.

As a symbol, the pilcrow is traditionally used in editing, proofreading, and typography to denote a new paragraph or a paragraph break. In modern digital workflows, the glyph can appear in word processing documents, typesetting systems, and various editors, provided the font and encoding in use support the character.

In software and data contexts, 0xB6 may appear in source code, binary data, or network protocols as a byte value. Its interpretation is not intrinsic to the byte itself but depends on the surrounding encoding, locale, and application. If a program receives the byte 0xB6 without a specified encoding, its rendered representation can vary or be undefined across environments.

Overall, 0xB6 is primarily a numeric byte value that intersects with text encoding through the pilcrow character in Unicode and common Western encodings, where it commonly represents the paragraph sign.

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