A six-character code, written after a # sign, that specifies an exact color for screens — for example #FF5733. It's the most common way to name a precise color in web and app design.
Synonyms
- hex color
- hex value
- hex triplet
Related terms
- rgb
- hsl
- swatch
- color palette
In plain words
- that #FF0000 code for a color
- the hashtag color code
Usage example
The developer asked for the button's hex code so it would match the mockup exactly.
Don't confuse with…
- rgbA hex code and RGB describe the same screen color; hex packs the red, green, and blue values into one short string.
Categories
- Color