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 Color Debate: The Gold and White vs. Black and Blue Dress TikTok Women's Gameday Couture White Black New Orleans Saints Bling It Full Sequin Jersey Dress The Dress divided the Internet, but it's really about subtraction Science News ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The Dress: White and Gold or Blue and Black? TikTok