ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive 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 White Gold Dress Illusion Black Blue Yellow White Dress The Dress Explanation White And Gold Yellow Original Black Blue And Gold Dress Illusion The White And Gold (No, Blue And Black!) Woman discovers the iconic 'Optical Illusion Dress' that went viral in 2015 at yard sale Times of India 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