ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The Dress: The Most Important Meme in the History of the Web 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 Blue Marble Tye Dye Dress VV COLLECTIONS Navy Marble Print One Shoulder Wrap Skirt Midi Dress AX Paris US What color is this dress? Morning team tackles question