The Truth About the Dress: Black and Blue Explained White and Gold? Some people see this dress as white and gold, while others see it as blue and black. The real colors? Blue and black! This viral debate took the internet by storm, and even now, 10 years ago, this dress was posted on social media causing a viral debate on whether it was blue and black or white and gold. The phenomenon revealed differences in human color Why the world couldn't agree on the color of 'the dress' New York Post ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive