Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times 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 Illusion Two Piece Golden Yellow Shimmery Ruffle Dress With Lace Accents Color Perception Black Blue Yellow White Dress The Dress Explanation Different Colours Blue Dress White Dress Yellow And White Dress Illusion