The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? Here's What The Experts Say Ellie Wilde 37049 Glitter Long Formal Floral Mermaid Evening Prom Dress Navy Blue 16 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