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A HEX color code, often referred to simply as "hex" is a hexadecimal representation of a color in web design and digital graphics. It consists of a '#' symbol followed by a combination of six characters, which can be numbers (0-9) and letters (A-F). These characters represent the intensity of red, green, and blue (RGB) components in the color, allowing for a vast range of colors to be specified with precision. HEX color codes are widely used in HTML and CSS to define colors for websites, providing a standardized method for designers and developers to ensure consistent and accurate color reproduction across different platforms and browsers.

The LAB color space (specifically CIELAB or CIE L*a*b*) is a color standard defined by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) in 1976. It represents colors with three dimensions: 'L' for lightness (ranging from 0 for black to 100 for white), 'a' for the green-red color component, and 'b' for the blue-yellow color component. Unlike RGB or CMYK, LAB is designed to be device-independent, meaning it defines colors based on human perception rather than how they are produced by a specific screen or printer. This makes it an crucial intermediate space for converting between different color profiles.