Dressgate: If you saw THAT dress as white your brain was working overtime 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 Here's why people saw the dress differently. Adrianna Papell AP1E209816 Long Mesh A Line Dress Long Sleeves, Sequins, Fitted Bodice, Beads, Modest, Formal, Full Length, Back Zipper ADASA Oh no I think my 6 year old son is colorblind!!!!! his shirt is black and his button is blue and he says the dress are the same colors as his shirt and pin. Theres no way . Its clearly white and Adrianna Papell Platinum Dress Lounge 40471 Dress Lounge