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 Exploring The Color Controversy of The Dress 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 NicoBlu Noor Long Black Tunic Dress with Gold Embellishment