The Dress": Why People See White and Gold or Blue and Black 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 This dress went viral over 10 years ago because everyone was seeing different colors! I see black and blue, others see gold & white, it's the strangest thing! what colors do 10 years ago everyone was fighting about the colors of the dress. What color do you see? Silver and gold or blue and black? Long Black and Blue Lace Formal Gown with Sleeves Black Navy 8