ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Georgette Print Dress Leopard Print Blue Illusion 10 years ago, a simple photograph of a dress sparked a global debate unlike anything seen online before. Posted in 2015, the image caused people to argue intensely over whether the dress 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