The science behind the controversial blue black, gold white dress 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 Performance Tutu Dress White Gold Sequin Floral Ballet Professional Girls 3 4 eBay ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive White and Gold Tutu Etsy UK