Is The Dress blue and black or white and gold? The answer lies in vision psychology Psychology The Guardian 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 Black Tie Dresses Weddings, Events and More Rent the Runway Evil Eye Black Wrap Dress Sizes 4 38 Snag 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