Re: hexidecimal

No, you do not have to use pairs.  each set of two
represents Red Green or Blue, with 256 values for each. (
F is equal to 16, 16x16=256 )  any value from 0 to 256 is
valid.
 
LukO



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> ---Steve Mai <smai(at)plato.agricola.umn.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings,
> > 
> > Most hexidecimal colors I see use pairs: #ffffcc
> > 
> > Can I use this hexidecimal color:  #fffff1  ?
> > 
> > 
> > I realize that it is not "browser-safe."  A 256 color
> monitor will default
> > to white.  But it is a nice off-white, and transparent
> gifs will match
> > closely enough even if the system defaults to white.
> > 
> > My basic question is: Do I have to use character pairs
> (ff, CC, 00, etc.)
> > in my hex color choices?
> > 
> > --Steve
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