# Color Coded Lights 'Huey the Color Copying Chameleon Lamp' Changes to Your Environment By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huey-the-color-copying References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/23/huey-color-changing-chameleon-lamp/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/dde2/) 'Huey the Color Copying Chameleon Lamp' is a [unique light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emit) that matches its colors to the environment. To make Huey the Color Copying Chameleon change colors, you must place him on a colored surface and his glowing skin will blend in with the color he is placed on. A fun and education toy for children, the camouflaging gadget can also be placed on a [color wheel mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntercolor) to match its colors. Check out Huey the Chameleon in the gallery! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color-matching Technology:** Opportunity for businesses to develop devices and products that can accurately match colors to their surroundings. - **Interactive Lighting:** Innovation potential in creating interactive lighting products that adapt and respond to the environment. - **Educational Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing educational toys that engage children through interactive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Potential for lighting companies to develop color-changing lights that blend in with their environment. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create interactive and adaptive lighting solutions for consumers. - **Toy:** Disruptive innovation potential in the toy industry by incorporating color-matching and interactive features in children's toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Color Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace.md) - [Sound-Sensitive LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-led-lamp.md) - [Synchronized Portable LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-luma-m-portable-lamp.md) - [Customizable Hexagonal Desk Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cololight-plus-hexagon-light-kit.md) - [Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-lamp.md) - [Color-Changing Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitecore-ha23-uhe.md) - [Color-Matching Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-mini-color-sensor.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md)