Here's why people saw the dress differently. This Dress is Blue and Black, Right? What Colors do You See? 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 The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times The dress turned 11 and it's STILL white and gold PERIOD. Eleven years later the color swatches are right there and people who see blue and black are proving your eyes lie Off White Fairytale Wedding Dress with Golden Embroidery and Roses.