The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress WIRED What color is the dress? Why do some people see blue and black and some people see gold and white when looking at a single image of a dress? : r askscience In 2015, a photograph of a dress went viral, dividing viewers over whether its colors were blue and black or white and gold. This optical illusion highlighted differences in human color perception Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? News9.com