ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive A Line Dusty Blue Floral Embroidered Tulle Cocktail Dress Sweetheart Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Navy Blue Striped Print Butterfly Sleeves Dress Blue Butterfly Sleeves Floral Patchwork Cottagecore Lolita Dress 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 Butterfly Sleeve Delivery Gown and Nursing Dress Pretty Pushers