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 Jenna Bush Hager Wears Viral Internet Dress 10 Years After Debate Us Weekly ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Sherri Hill 56640 Dress Sherri Hill Dresses Formal Approach Navy Blue Long Prom Dress with Gold Sequins PromGirl Navy Gold 6 RevK's ramblings: Blue, Black, White, or Gold dress