ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Gold White Black Ivory Purple Size 00 Tulle Sweetheart Bridal Dresses Rachel Allan What colour is the dress? Explained 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 Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? Here's What The Experts Say