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 Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times Sherri Hill 56316 CMV: Change my view from seeing this dress as blue and black to seeing it as white and gold. : r changemyview CMV: Change my view from seeing this dress as blue and black to seeing it as white and gold. : r changemyview