Photo finally solves the black and blue white and gold dress debate Modern Brass Cabinet Knobs Handles for Dresser, Drawer, and Wardrobe Gold Furniture Hardware (30 Pack)Probrico Euro Bar Cabinet Knobs Satin Nickel Kitchen Cabinet Knobs Stainless Steel Furniture Cabinet Hardware Drawer Dresser Handles Pulls File:The blue and black dress (6 px).gif Wikimedia Commons 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 so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions