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 White and gold or black and blue? Here's why we see this dress so differently Raw Story Blue and black? White and gold? It's been 10 years since this viral dress debate News wandtv.com Navy Blue and Black Tulle V neckline Floor Length Party Dress Evening Cutedressy 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