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 Viral online dress debate turns 10. What colours do you see? The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times Off Shoulders Tight Fit Gold Sequin Prom Dress A Line Long Sleeve Sequin Formal Dress Gold L I've never understood the white gold side of the dress illusion but after modifying someone else's picture to make this one I can (kind of) see it. : r opticalillusions