The Dress": Why People See White and Gold or Blue and Black ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Oh no I think my 6 year old son is colorblind!!!!! his shirt is black and his button is blue and he says the dress are the same colors as his shirt and pin. Theres no way . Its clearly white and Ombr Cream to Yellow Gold Geometric Patterned Anarkali Gown Set Seasons India 10 years since THE DRESS blew up Internet. Two thirds of people saw white and gold. It's an optical illusion caused by weird lighting and an overexposed background. It Is actuallylly blue and black. #thedress