black and blue
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So my prediction was that night owls would tend to see the dress as black and blue, whereas early risers would have a tendency to see it as white and gold.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2025
The black and blue patch will read “Fernando,” with his No. 34 below.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024
Some people said the dress was black and blue while others argued it was white and gold.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024
University student Gal Nishman got a tattoo on his back in black and blue ink combining a Star of David with the numerals 7/10.
From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2023
The night is black and blue and purple like an ugly bruise.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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