ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive I've been thinking about "the dress" for 10 years. Here's what I've learned. Party Gold Dress Glitter Party Dress Sherri Hill 57652 Dress Sherri Hill Dresses Formal Approach 12 Peacock Understanding the White and Yellow Dress Debate 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