Exploring The Color Controversy of The Dress 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed 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 of how human vision can interpret colors differently under certain Why the world couldn't agree on the color of 'the dress' New York Post Why This Black and Navy Blue Dress Is the Only Prom Gown I'll Ever Recommend Again Science explains how time spent outdoors colors your view of #thedress Los Angeles Times