Why the world couldn't agree on the color of 'the dress' New York Post Purple Elf Fantasy Dress Golden Rome Greek Goddess Fairy Evening Dress Plus Size WonderlandByLilian ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The Science Behind the Dress Illusion Eyepic Eye Care 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 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