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 Black and blue or white and gold? The dress color debate rages online Is the dress blue black or white gold? Body Worlds Amsterdam 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed Ten years ago, a photo of a dress posted on Tumblr sparked a massive debate: was it blue and black or white and gold? Millions argued online, and even celebrities joined in. Scientists later explained