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 Olivia One Shoulder Midi Sweaterdress Black Red L sophie thatcher in Black Dress with Gold Jewelry' Poster, picture, metal print, paint by Displate Best Accessories to Complement Black and Gold Dresses The dress turned 11 and it's STILL white and gold PERIOD. Eleven years later the color swatches are right there and people who see blue and black are proving your eyes lie The Dress: Black and Blue or White and Gold?