The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times 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 I've never understood the white gold side of the dress illusion but after modifying someone else's picture to make this one I can (kind of) see it. : r opticalillusions ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The Kerdelle Purple Gold Illusion Sleeves Gown (Available in 2 colou WeddingConfetti Purple and Green Illusion Dress Etsy