0xF87

0xF87 is a hexadecimal literal used in computing and programming. The prefix 0x signals that the digits that follow are in base-16 rather than decimal. The value F87 consists of the hexadecimal digits F, 8, and 7.

Numerical value and representation: In decimal, 0xF87 equals 3975. In binary, it is 1111 1000 0111 (12 bits); when represented as a 16-bit value it can be written as 0000 1111 1000 0111. The exact interpretation of this value depends on the surrounding context, such as how many bits the system uses and whether it is interpreted as unsigned or signed in a particular language.

Usage and contexts: In most programming languages that use C-style syntax, 0xF87 denotes an unsigned integer constant. It may be used as a numeric literal, as part of bitwise operations, or as an offset, mask, or flag field in low-level code. When used as a memory address, the meaning of 0xF87 is determined by the architecture, the compiler, and the data model in effect; by itself it is just a numeric value until mapped to a location or register.

Color and data considerations: Hex literals are common in color and data encoding, but a three-digit hex like F87 is not a standard color specification. Some systems may interpret packed RGB values or extend short forms to longer representations, but such usage depends on the specific API or format in question. In CSS, for example, color abbreviations are written as #RGB, not with a 0x prefix.

See also: hexadecimal notation, 0x prefix, bitwise operations.