Blue or Gold? #THEDRESS. The Dress by Vicky Chen Clear as Mud Medium 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 ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive CONCORD Mens Short Sleeve Cotton Blend Wrinkle Free Solid White Dress Shirt Boytique %