Eleven years ago, a single photo posted on Tumblr sparked one of the biggest internet debates of all time. The dress instantly divided the world, some swore it was white and gold, The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times Is it white and gold or blue and black? The truth behind the dress debate. CooperVision 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 so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions The Dress Debate: Science Explains Why Some See Blue And Black And Others White And Gold