V neck Sleeveless Cutout Strappy Maxi Dress Express Black And Blue Dress Color Debate The Infamous White and Gold Dress Turns 10 Today A 2015 viral debate over a dress's colors with some seeing blue and black, while others saw white and gold sparked widespread discussion and scientific inquiry. The phenomenon, which began 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 Here's why people saw the dress differently.