Woman discovers the iconic 'Optical Illusion Dress' that went viral in 2015 at yard sale Times of India Internet debates that blue dress (it is blue, right?) The Seattle Times 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 Optical illusion renews blue and black dress debate nine years on Express.co.uk Color Dress Black Blue Yellow White Dress Famous Blue Gold White Outfit Royal Blue And Gold 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