The Dress Debate: Science Explains Why Some See Blue And Black And Others White And Gold ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? Here's What The Experts Say So I searched up the black and blue dress : r opticalillusions Urban Outfitter Black Kimchi Blue Rosie Playsuit Romper Dress Size Small eBay 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