Debate over dress's color takes Internet by storm Pittsburgh Post Gazette This dress went viral over 10 years ago because everyone was seeing different colors! I see black and blue, others see gold & white, it's the strangest thing! what colors do Long Black Mermaid Prom Dress with Gold Applique Black Gold 6 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