Relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 16 rather than 10 as its base.
‘a string of hexadecimal characters’
‘Another common way of writing bit-strings is to use the hexadecimal notation.’
‘All you have to do is click on the color you want and the hexadecimal code is displayed for you.’
‘A setup wizard to explain the steps and end the need for obscurities such as hexadecimal codes would go a long way toward making a great technology accessible.’
‘HTML has been set up to use this feature, allowing 2 hexadecimal digits per primary colour.’
‘Customers of legal age sign up for a user account, for which they are assigned a unique, 5-digit, hexadecimal PIN.’
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