The Dress": Why People See White and Gold or Blue and Black Vintage White Halter Off The Shoulder Beaded Prom Dress P3253 Ruffled Long A Line Prom Dress with Cut Out PromGirl Gold Belt Prom Dresses Chiffon Split With Halter Neck 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 dress: Here's the science behind why some people see blue The Mirror