Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times White & Gold Tulle Dress Mace & Co Kids Two Color Wedding Dress Gold and White Bridal Dress ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive 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 MmE5MTRjYWQ4MDNi.mp4