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 1920s White Beaded Sequin Stella Flapper Dress Flapper Boutique What color is the dress? Why do some people see blue and black and some people see gold and white when looking at a single image of a dress? : r askscience That Dress is Blue and Yellow! Blue black or white gold? The dress debate is over