ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times I've been thinking about "the dress" for 10 years. Here's what I've learned. What color is the dress? Why do some people see blue and black and some people see gold and white when looking at a single image of a dress? : r askscience Exploring The Color Controversy of The Dress