ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times 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 White And Gold Wedding Dresses Shop on Pinterest Plunging Sequin Gown with High Slit and Open Back 43623 Jovani Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times