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 internet is having a meltdown over this dress. What colors do YOU see? fox43.com The dress 10 years later: Is viral dress black and blue or white and gold? kgw.com Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times