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 How "The Dress" Became an Illusion Unlike Any Other Scientific American 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 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 Photo finally solves the black and blue white and gold dress debate CMV: Change my view from seeing this dress as blue and black to seeing it as white and gold. : r changemyview