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 1,158 Old Woman Gown Stock Photos, High Res Pictures, and Images Getty Images ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Gold Formal Dresses & Ball Gowns ADASA