What color is the dress? Why do some people see blue and black and some people see gold and white when looking at a single image of a dress? : r askscience In February 2015, a photo of a striped dress posted online unexpectedly turned into a worldwide argument. Some viewers swore it was blue and black, while others were convinced it was white The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive