ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Sunshine embroider flowy net dress Color Illusion Is The Dress White Or Gold Dress Original Color Black And Blue Or White Blue Black White Gold Dress What Color Is This Dress, Blue Black Or White Gold? Perception 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 Proof the Dress Is Blue PS Tech