The dress' went viral 10 years ago and taught us the science of color 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 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 What color shoes should I wear with this dress? Green Velvet High Heels: Gold Strap Pointed Toe Shoes