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 How to see The Dress BOTH ways (Black & Blue or White & Gold) Toy Life Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? Here's What The Experts Say Why did some people see a gold and white dress? Our Brain ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive