ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive So I searched up the black and blue dress : r opticalillusions Long Black Mermaid Prom Dress with Gold Applique Black Gold 6 White and gold? Or blue and black? Dress sets the Internet ablaze with color debate Is the dress blue black or white gold? Body Worlds Amsterdam The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times