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 Unique Vintage Red & Black Polka Dot Off the Shoulder Swing Dress Vintage Ball Gown Princess Black And Red Sweetheart Gothic Wedding Dre The Official Strange & Creepy Store! Why the world couldn't agree on the color of 'the dress' New York Post Remember The Dress? The viral blue and black dress was seen as white and gold by thousands of people. As it turns out, the photo that broke the internet 10 years ago What colour is this dress?