Why some people see #TheDress as white and gold, rather than blue and black Los Angeles Times 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 Groom Who Helped Make 'The Dress' Go Viral Accused of Attempted Murder Is This Dress Blue And Black Or White And Gold? Here's What The Experts Say ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Blue black or white gold? The dress debate is over