The term "256 (Power)" refers to the mathematical expression 2^8, which equals 256. This means that 2 is multiplied by itself 8 times: 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2. In computing, 256 is significant because it represents the total number of distinct values that can be represented with an 8-bit binary number, ranging from 0 to 255. In digital systems, 256 is commonly used in various applications, such as color depth in images, where each color channel (red, green, blue) can have 256 different intensity levels. This allows for over 16 million possible colors in a standard RGB color model, enhancing the quality and detail of digital images.