0xEE

0xEE is a hexadecimal literal used in computing to denote the byte value 238. The 0x prefix signals hexadecimal notation in many programming languages, such as C, C++, JavaScript, Python, and Java. In decimal, 0xEE equals 238; in an 8-bit signed interpretation it equals -18 (two's complement).

In practice, 0xEE is used to represent byte values in code, to define constants, and to encode binary data in various formats. For example, in C or C++, unsigned char b = 0xEE assigns the byte value 238 to the variable b. In Python or JavaScript, 0xEE is parsed as the integer 238. When combined with other bytes, 0xEE can form larger numbers in different byte orders, such as 0x00EE or 0xEE00, depending on how the bytes are arranged.

The value 0xEE is also encountered in contexts that require explicit control over byte values, such as manipulation of binary protocols, file formats, and low-level data processing. Its two-digit hex representation reflects the common convention for expressing a single 8-bit byte.

Because the interpretation of 0xEE depends on the language, type width, and signedness, programmers should be mindful of whether a value is treated as unsigned or signed and of the surrounding data structure or protocol specifications.

See also: hexadecimal, byte (computing), 0x prefix, two's complement, binary data.