The dress' went viral 10 years ago and taught us the science of color So assuming everyone sees the first image as a gold color, I'm just curious at what point it switches to looking black and blue : r opticalillusions Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's V Neck Column Gown Black Size 0 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 Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? Here's What The Experts Say 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