Why the world couldn't agree on the color of 'the dress' New York Post ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Black Maxi Dress with Cut Out and Side Slit Leam Almes EU Black And Blue Dress White And Gold Bethania Hardware Detail Cut Out Halterneck Maxi Dress in Black Oh Polly 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