ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Dresses Occasionwear Blue Women Very The actual dress was black and blue. The confusion came from how lighting and color perception tricked people's brains, making some see it as white and gold. It became a viral example Debate rages over color of dress photographed in rare light Off the Shoulder Stretch Evening Dress I Prom Dresses UME London