ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive TheDress one year on eight things we learned from the viral phenomenon Social media The Guardian The Truth About the Dress: Black and Blue Explained 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 Gold Hinge Cloud Blue Stripe Active Dress Allie and Me Boutique Rosie Assoulin Drop Me A Note Checked Seersucker Midi Dress Saks Fifth Avenue