This Dress is Blue and Black, Right? What Colors do You See? Spotlight Snap 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 Why the #whatcoloristhisdress frock is actually blue and black CNET Blue Dresses Navy, Royal & Satin Formal Styles Lady Black Tie