ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive 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 The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times