Viral online dress debate turns 10. What colours do you see? 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 I've been thinking about "the dress" for 10 years. Here's what I've learned. Cream Burnt Sequin V Neck Maxi Slip Beach Dress Nasty Gal USA Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times TheDress Auction: White and Gold Dress to Benefit Charity