The science behind the dress colour illusion Internet The Guardian ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive 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 Dusty Blue Mother of the Bride Dresses 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed I See White and Gold, but the Dress Taught Me How We Shape Our Own Reality by Shaant A Culturated Medium