ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Gatsby Party 1920s Speakeasy Flapper Vintage Cocktail Gold and Black Dress Theater Clothing (Size: XXXL) 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 Womens Roaring 20s Costumes Flapper Dress 1920s Gatsby Vintage Fringe Dress Spaghetti Strap Dress for Gatsby Theme Party,Black XL Blue Vanilla Black Embellished Kimono Sleeve Mini Dress M Matalan 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