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 Blue and Black vs. White and Gold Dress Debate TikTok so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions Race for the gold: Dramatic lighting challenge Profoto Bright Blue Pants TheDress one year on eight things we learned from the viral phenomenon Social media The Guardian