Color Debate: The Gold and White vs. Black and Blue Dress TikTok New! Black Puffy Dress Ellie Dresses 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 Strapless Puffy Midi Tulle Dress Black evening dresses, Black prom dresses, Fall dress outfit ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive