ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive White and gold, or black and blue? Dress debate rages on Twitter The Blade Picture Of Viral Blue And Black Dress Also Shows White And Gold, And Twitter Is Arguing Over It Again Evie Magazine 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 Gold Blue Quinceanera Dresses Elegant Sweet 16 Gowns Is that dress blue & black or white & gold? Matilda's Lab