The Science Behind the Black and Blue (or White and Gold) Dress Scyoekwg Sequin Dress for Women V Neck Wrap Dress Long Sleeve Dress Solid Color Party Dress Slim Cocktail Dresses Holiday Dress Gold M Walmart.com 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 ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive White and gold or blue and black? What colour is the dress? London Evening Standard The Standard