Flat color walls
Simple walls are strong when the color match is close and your outline is partly hidden behind a prop.
- Strong when
- Best with a clean base color
- Watch out
- Weak if your full silhouette is visible
Hiding spots
Good spots make the seeker doubt their own eyes.
The strongest hiding places are readable as part of the room at a glance, even when the seeker is actively scanning.
Storage corners
Corners with repeated boxes or cans create visual noise, which helps cover imperfect paint edges.
- Strong when
- Great for messy outlines
- Watch out
- Seekers often check popular corners twice
Behind low props
Low cover makes the seeker judge only part of your body. Match the visible section and keep your shape still.
- Strong when
- Covers awkward body parts
- Watch out
- Bad if the seeker changes angle
Near matching objects
If several props share the same color, stand where one more matching shape feels natural instead of suspicious.
- Strong when
- Feels natural at a glance
- Watch out
- Spacing can give you away
Shadow edges
Dark transitions between props and walls can hide imperfect paint and make your outline harder to read.
- Strong when
- Strong against fast scans
- Watch out
- Weak if lighting changes or the seeker pauses
Door frames and trim
Thin architectural lines can break up your shape when you align your body with the existing geometry.
- Strong when
- Excellent silhouette control
- Watch out
- Requires careful positioning
Quick test
Can the spot survive a one-second glance?
Step back from your screen and look again. If your character still reads as a player shape immediately, the color match is not enough. Move closer to matching props or cover part of the outline.
Spot formula
Color match plus silhouette control beats color alone.
Use a believable anchor
Stand near objects that explain why your shape exists there. A matching color in an empty lane still looks suspicious.
Protect one side
Put a wall, shelf, or prop against your worst edge so the seeker never gets a clean full-body read.
Plan the exit
The best hiding spot has a second route. If the seeker confirms you, run toward clutter instead of the nearest open path.