The dress is black & blue, but here's why you can't tell TJ Kelly The Dress Gold White Blue Black Etsy 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 Golden Empress Satin Maxi Dress Black Size L from Hello Molly BABARONI Black Prom Dress with Off the Shoulder Tiered Skirt and Slit