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@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Parameter | Value Range | Description | Since Version
 
 ### Use of hex values
 
-Hex values need to be prefaced with #, h, or H. The normal format is `RRGGBB`. If the led strip is RGBW, the hex format is `WWRRGGBB`. Note: In the UI the format is `RRGGBBWW`, so the values cannot be copied without a transformation.
+Hex values need to be prefaced with the character h or H. The normal format is `RRGGBB`. If the led strip is RGBW, the hex format is `WWRRGGBB`. Note: In the UI the format is `RRGGBBWW`, so the values cannot be copied without a transformation.
 
 ### Loxone commands