Debates rage over color of dress photographed in rare light Deseret News 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 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 Chloe Blue Silk Embellished Halter Open Back Dress Runway F W 2008 Basha Gold