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 Dress": Why People See White and Gold or Blue and Black Black and Gold Dress by Nicole Miller Rent the Runway Is it blue and black or white and gold? Dress color debate goes viral CBS News The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times