White and gold dress: Here's the science behind why some people see blue The Mirror 10 years ago, a simple photograph of a dress sparked a global debate unlike anything seen online before. Posted in 2015, the image caused people to argue intensely over whether the dress The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions This Dress is Blue and Black, Right? What Colors do You See?