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 Is The Dress blue and black or white and gold? The answer lies in vision psychology Psychology The Guardian 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed Embellished A Line Dress Black Gold Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times Is the dress blue black or white gold? Body Worlds Amsterdam