Internet debates that blue dress (it is blue, right?) The Seattle Times The True Colors of the Black and Blue Dress Revealed 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 Sexy Black Sparkling Short Cocktail Dresses Back Open Tiered Sequin Gr Simplepromdress