Why nobody could agree on the color of that dress on X 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 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 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 The Dress: Color debate rages on the Internet East Bay Times Bonnie Jean Girl's Sleeveless Tiered Color Block & Stripes Any Occasion Dress (5)