ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive A Line Glitter Tulle Wedding Dress Long Puffy Sleeves Bridal Gown Agustaprom The dress was black and blue, but the conditions of the photograph caused many to perceive it as white and gold, creating debate. Within a week, more than ten million tweets had Debate rages over color of dress photographed in rare light