ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Lulu's Aesthetic Pose Slate Blue and Gold Mercari 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 Elinore Striped Mini Dress White Blue M Long Sleeve Grace Dress in Midnight Blue Velvet Midnight Blue Velvet 4T MmE5MTRjYWQ4MDNi.mp4