The Dress Debate: Science Explains Why Some See Blue And Black And Others White And Gold Sequin Long Faux Wrap Prom Dress with Corset Back Gold XSmall ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive 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