Exploring The Color Controversy of The Dress Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times 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 Why Did We See The Dress Differently? The Answer Lies in the Shadows, Neuroscience Research Finds The Blue Black or White Gold Dress and Questioning Reality Psychology Today