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 Lutana Soft Satin Maxi Dress Dark Blue Graduation S (8) Cicinia Dark Navy Graduation Dresses Short Sheath Halter V neck Mini Dress so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions