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 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times Science explains how time spent outdoors colors your view of #thedress Los Angeles Times White gold blue black dress hi res stock photography and images Alamy The Dress That Broke the Internet: Black and Blue or White and Gold?