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 In 2015, a photograph of a dress went viral, dividing viewers over whether its colors were blue and black or white and gold. This optical illusion highlighted differences in human color perception Gold Sequin 1920s Dress 1920's Flapper Fringe Gatsby Party Dress The Roxy Roya News Blue black vs. white gold dress that split internet turns 10