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 Debate rages over color of dress 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 Black Blue Dress White And Gold Dress Original Picture A Stream Running Through A Forest Filled The dress is black & blue, but here's why you can't tell TJ Kelly Rose Gold Prom Dresses