ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Juniors Womens Glitter Mini Slip Dress Easy Green Goddess Dressing The Oregon Dietitian Pastel Prom Dresses Pastel Formal Dresses June Bridals self portrait Yellow Lace Satin Maxi Dress US 12 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