The Dress Debate: Science Explains Why Some See Blue And Black And Others White And Gold White Gold Dress Illusion Etsy Lemai Sweetheart Gold Embroidery Beaded Long A Line Tulle White Prom Wedding Dresses US 2 at Amazon Women's Clothing store The Perception Census Broadcast 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 In 2015, a photograph of a dress went viral, dividing viewers over whether its colors were blue and black or white and gold. This optical illusion highlighted differences in human color