Camouflage is an amazing evolutionary design that helps animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators. It’s something that’s evolved over millions of years until it’s almost perfect.
Also, camouflage is found in hundreds of different species. One of the most famous is the chameleon, which can literally change its skin to match its surroundings. The chameleon is one of the more extreme examples of this phenomenon. Most animals can’t change their actual skin, but they have evolved to where they have patterned or textured skin that match their environment.
However, camouflage is also found across many additional kinds of animal species, including birds, mammals, fish, and other reptiles. Some animals like the sloth do it to protect themselves from predators. Others, like the leopard, use camouflage as a way of hiding while stalking their prey.
Although many animals have the ability to camouflage themselves, unfortunately, humans aren’t one of them. Our only method of hiding is to change our clothes to match different surroundings. In that way, we’re sort of chameleons, ourselves!
But hilariously, human camouflage isn’t always intentional. We can wear outfits and then find that we match our environment perfectly — without meaning to. Here are 75 people who did just that.
1. She chose the perfect hotel
This hotel guest was stunned to see that her clothes were exactly the same as the hall colors and patterns of the place she was staying. Of course, she had to snap a photo right away.
2. Hey look, Mom, no feet
This one will make you do a double-take because it’s just so perfect. The socks against the floor are almost indistinguishable. It’s pretty trippy if you ask me!
3. This is almost too perfect
This one is amazing because it’s two for two. Not only is her skirt the same shade as the blue carpet, but her shirt has an identical pattern to the multicolored one. What are the odds?!
4. This is advanced camouflage
This lady just thought she was wearing some nice tights into the office that day! Hilariously, she forgot what her office carpet looked like.
5. Look, two fire hydrants
This kiddo just happens to be dressed like the fire hydrant, and they seem pretty excited about it. Look at them striking their best fire hydrant pose.
6. That couch is completely empty
Who would’ve guessed that military camouflage would blend so well with a floral fabric print? This person is blending in well enough that you might not notice them at all, at least for a while, which would be terrifying.
7. Did they ever show her?
If I saw a person who matched my phone case like this, I would immediately give it to them. Or hey, maybe just switch phones altogether.
8. He knows how to stow away
This guy has mastered the art of blending into his surroundings or even looking like an inanimate object. If I was the owner of this car, I think I’d be checking my trunk more regularly.
9. He chose the right way to work that day
Okay, I don’t actually know where he’s going, but wherever it is, he chose the right route. It’s one that led him past a lot of the construction that inspired his outfit.
10. What does it say when you have the same sense of style as the Portland Airport?
Interestingly enough, this unique carpet at the Portland Airport has found quite a few lookalikes on the internet. Sure, it’s loud and strangely-patterned, but that’s how some people roll.
11. At least no one will try to make small talk
It’s always kind of awkward when someone sits down next to you on public transportation and tries to strike up a conversation. Maybe this girl is hoping to avoid that by blending in with the bus seats.
12. Someone left their wig on the bed
This camouflage is so good that you have to look at it a couple of times to figure out what’s going on here. Is it a wig on the bed, a scene from a horror movie, or a woman in an animal print?
13. When your shoes were inspired by a bathroom floor
What does it say about you when your footwear is the same color and pattern as a bathroom floor? It might mean you have the sense of style of a bathroom designer or perhaps the bathroom designer had a killer sense of style.
14. His expression says it all
If you own a multicolored, loudly-patterned sweater, you might want to avoid wearing it to restaurants. You could end up matching the pattern of the booth and that’s just embarrassing.
15. He should be flattered
Hey look, this guy’s wearing the exact same outfit as this model! That guy could technically say he taught the male model everything he knows. Okay, not really.
16. So did Rob buy the couch?
This is Rob who went shopping one day and happened to spot a couch. I really hope Rob took this as a sign and bought it, as well as 20 more identical shirts.
17. We call her the garden ninja
What are you supposed to do when you see a tree with the same foliage as the pattern on your dress? You try to blend in with the tree, of course.
18. It works
Obviously, this bathing suit is intended to blend in, but she still managed to make it impressive. She lined herself up with the horizontal perfectly, making it worthy of a double-take.
19. She found some friends
They say humans will bond with anything, even inanimate objects. It seems like this little girl is proof of that. She found some “friends” that look just like her!
20. Gray and fuzzy – Check and check
This lady wore her gray fuzzy boots to the office, forgetting what the carpet looked like. This was the hilarious result that almost made her feet invisible.
21. It’s the perfect shirt for playing ball
They say to play the game, you have to be the game. This guy took that message to heart. He’s got the design down to the single red stripe.
22. She’s stylish and healthy
This girl is rocking a blue-to-orange gradient shirt. Terson in line behind her couldn’t help but notice the similarity between her shirt and their vitamin drink. I guess great minds think alike.
23. I know I’ve seen this pattern somewhere
This guy’s hilarious expression says it all — he recognizes that pattern and he might’ve even seen it recently! Luckily, there’s a mirror right there for comparison.
24. Sit still and no one will even know
If you cover your face when wearing the same colors as the couch, no one will know you’re there. This is the secret to being a super cool ninja spy.
25. Ugh, we wore the same outfit…so embarrassing
What were the chances of running into poles with the exact same pattern as her dress? I think the part that really makes it, though, is her sad teddy bear bag.
26. She looks thrilled
This woman found out the hard way that she and her local mall were both fans of Chevron prints in this color scheme. She looks like she wants to go home and change.
27. Did Maria Von Trapp make that dress?
We know, we know, Maria Von Trapp made clothes out of curtains, not couches. But don’t say she couldn’t have if she had wanted to.
28. It’s a bird, it’s a train…
It’s not that this guy is wearing blue and yellow and the train is blue and yellow, but that he’s wearing the identical shade of both colors. That’s pretty impressive!
29. No one step on her
The downside about blending in this well on a staircase is that you’re in danger of getting stepped on. Hopefully, she didn’t stay there too long after the picture was taken.
30. There was a theme
All the traffic cones got together one day and decided to wear black and yellow stripes. Thankfully, this woman got the memo as well. That would’ve been awkward!
31. Become one with the carpet
Here’s yet another person who found themselves matching the famous Portland Airport carpet. In this case, it was a hand-knitted dress so you kind of have to wonder if it was intentional.
32. That chair is wearing pants
Some accidental camouflage situations aren’t perfect, but this one is pretty spot on! She’s got the same pattern in the same shades of each color, which make it a true camouflage!
33. She’s an optical illusion
Black and white Chevron patterns aren’t all that uncommon, but two in the same place is definitely unusual enough to merit a photo! Cute top, by the way. And uh, cute wall, I guess?
34. What a lovely flower
This guy was feeling spring-like the day when he chose his wardrobe, and it’s frankly perfect. He matches the flowers in the flower bed to a T. There are worse things you could look like!
35. This is how you camouflage in the city
Rural living offers lots of places where it’s easy to blend into the environment, but city dwelling is a different story. This guy has the knack for matching the city bus down pat.
36. They’ll never find her
I have no idea where this woman is or what’s going on in this photo, but I know two things: she perfectly matches the background and both of them are fabulous.
37. Who is who?
All right, all right, we’re just kidding. That object on the left is a snow cannon, which adds man-made “snow” to ski slopes. That blue and yellow object on the right is a skier.
38. I hope she scared someone
Let’s be honest: when you’re sitting in a cafe having a cup of tea or coffee, you don’t want to be disturbed. So maybe, this girl actually meant to blend in with the wall.
39. You might have to do a double-take
This cosplaying duo not only nailed their costumes but also managed to perfectly duplicate the carpet pattern and color scheme. Thankfully, they were willing to drop down to give everyone a demonstration.
40. Nothing to see here
This woman’s dress isn’t exactly the same as the wall behind her, but it’s close enough to trick the eye! After a few moments of concentrating, it all just looks like a mass of red and white scratches.
41. Psst, is your mom’s dress made out of curtains?
This poster shared a photo with the simple caption: “My mom’s dress.” While the dress and curtains aren’t exactly the same pattern, they’re about as close as you can get without being a perfect copy.
42. Stealth level: this guy
This guy hit all the marks of blending in with the wall. Not only does he have the color scheme right but also, the stripes of white and the pattern on his shorts.
43. How to ride the train without paying
If you take public transportation every day, the fares can get pretty expensive! Clearly, this woman is trying to find a way to blend in so she can get a free ride.
44. Is anyone there?
This girl managed to match the same shade of the refrigerator and cabinets. It’s a pretty unique color of blue, so that’s really saying something.
45. He’s a true couch chameleon
Some of the best kinds of accidental camouflage are the ones with unusual patterns or color schemes. The unlikelihood makes the whole situation more fascinating.
46. This is dedication
This person noticed they matched the kitchen island so they set out to prove it. That’s some true dedication to prove your outfit matches the furniture.
47. Perfect for eavesdropping in the bathroom
Her dress isn’t a perfect match to the wall, but it’s close enough that she blends in! Now all she just needs is a bit more coverage and she’d basically be invisible.
48. It’s rare to find an empty seat on the Underground
Look at that, a completely empty seat on the German Underground line! Just kidding, it’s a woman sitting in an almost perfectly-matched top.
49. Don’t mind me
This woman was on her way to a wedding as a guest when she noticed her dress almost perfectly matched the carpet of the venue. Of course, she had to lay down and prove it.
50. When you’re going to a palm-themed restaurant, it’s time to wear your palm-themed shirt
This restaurant has a definite theme going on. There are palms on the wall, palms on the chairs, and, thanks to this lady, palms on the patrons, too.
51. Where’d she go?
This girl was amused to notice that her skirt matched the carpet of the hotel. Okay, it’s not exact, but it’s pretty close! No wonder they decided to stop and take a picture.
52. How to isolate yourself from the world
If you’re out for a stroll and you notice your outfit matches the rocks, there are a couple things you can do. You can take a picture for social media or you can curl up for a nap, knowing that you won’t be disturbed.
53. How much floral is too much?
This girl shared a photo of herself next to some curtains and posted that they both had the same bad taste. Whether you agree or not, you have to admit it’s pretty close!
54. Hm, not in the kitchen…
This color match is so spot-on that this person could conceivably hide against the wall. Maybe not standing up, but if they crouched down, they’d be easy to overlook!
Have you ever heard the saying “Pretty as a picture”? This woman is literally a picture, blending in with the colors and patterns of this painting.
56. What’s wrong with that poor watusi?
Okay, this one is a watusi, not a person. But, the camouflage is still real. The animal’s lighter spots make it look as though it’s see-through but only in certain places.
57. For her next trick…
This woman is clearly a skilled magician. She can make her feet vanish, although only on this specific carpet. No, she won’t tell you her secret.
58. When you just want to take a nap
Have you ever wanted to rest but people keep bothering you? This guy has the perfect solution for undisturbed sleep — camouflage!
59. How to make your toes disappear
Have you ever wanted to make your toes disappear on a subway platform? Okay, probably not. But whether you have or not, this woman could show you how!
60. This is disorienting
If you think about it, these are the worst possible shoes to wear on an escalator, which is already a disorienting experience. If your leg gets sucked in, no one will be able to see it.
61. Now I understand why she wore those shoes to the beach
At first glance, you might wonder why anyone would wear sparkly flats to the beach. But once you see how well they blend in with the sand, you know why they’re a perfect choice!
62. These might be made from the same material
This person was thrilled to get a pair of homemade socks as a gift, but they never expected to find out they perfectly matched their ottoman. Was the ottoman homemade, too?
63. Table for zero
This guy couldn’t possibly have anticipated matching his seat at this restaurant so well. But to the other patrons, it was impossible to miss. They just had to snap a photo.
64. I notice a theme and it’s “bathroom tiles”
If you notice your outfit is the same color scheme as a public bathroom, would you be flattered? Maybe the bathroom just has an amazing sense of style.
65. A legendary Snapchat
This Snapchat has gone down in internet history mainly because the girl matches the tiles so exactly. It’s a pretty cute outfit, so I guess you could say it’s a pretty cute bathroom.
66. This might not be the best choice for her
They say that you shouldn’t match things too closely to your outfit, so this lady might want to choose a different pair of shoes. They’re very nice, but they’re just a little too on the nose if you know what I mean.
67. They made a perfect line
People don’t have to wear complicated patterns to blend in with their surroundings. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of everything being perfectly aligned!
68. Comfy socks + comfy bedspread = well, this
Those look like some pretty cozy socks and that looks like a very cozy bedspread! Obviously, the people who designed them knew what they were doing.
69. The headless teacher
Don’t you hate it when your teacher’s head blends in with the chalkboard? Okay, that’s probably not a common experience, but it’s what this class got to see.
70. I hope they started screaming, “Help, help, my feet”
For the perfect prankster’s dream, check out this shoe and floor combo. All you have to do is really sell it and you might be able to convince passersby that you’ve lost your feet.
71. That awkward moment when you and all the chairs wear the same outfit
There’s nothing worse than showing up to an event only to realize that you’re wearing the same outfit as someone else. Actually, there is something worse — realizing you’re wearing the exact same thing as all the chairs.
72. “But I did show up to work today”
The optical illusion as this woman moved around the room must have been disorienting. When your skirt matches the carpet this perfectly, there’s no hiding it.
73. Not even royalty is immune
The Danish queen (Queen Margarethe, in case you didn’t know) never expected to match this sofa when she appeared on TV to do an interview. The royals really are like us!
74. This one is trippy
Hey, that’s a really nice shirt! Apparently, that pattern and color combo is so nice that clothing companies and chair-making manufacturers both love it.
75. Where does the dress end and plate begin?
If this woman ever needs to hide, she has the perfect place. All she has to do is put on her blue dress and break out the china.
75 people who accidentally became perfect human camouflage
Cedric Jackson
09.16.19
Camouflage is an amazing evolutionary design that helps animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators. It’s something that’s evolved over millions of years until it’s almost perfect.
Also, camouflage is found in hundreds of different species. One of the most famous is the chameleon, which can literally change its skin to match its surroundings. The chameleon is one of the more extreme examples of this phenomenon. Most animals can’t change their actual skin, but they have evolved to where they have patterned or textured skin that match their environment.
However, camouflage is also found across many additional kinds of animal species, including birds, mammals, fish, and other reptiles. Some animals like the sloth do it to protect themselves from predators. Others, like the leopard, use camouflage as a way of hiding while stalking their prey.
Although many animals have the ability to camouflage themselves, unfortunately, humans aren’t one of them. Our only method of hiding is to change our clothes to match different surroundings. In that way, we’re sort of chameleons, ourselves!
But hilariously, human camouflage isn’t always intentional. We can wear outfits and then find that we match our environment perfectly — without meaning to. Here are 75 people who did just that.