protective coloration; camouflage
Biological term for coloration that helps an organism blend into its surroundings. Also used figuratively for behavior that avoids standing out.
See also: 隠蔽色
Chameleons protect themselves from predators with their protective coloration.
His plain clothes are like a kind of camouflage at the workplace.
Compound of 保護 (ほご, 'protection') and 色 (しょく, 'color'). A straightforward modern coinage for the biological concept of protective coloration.