TheDress couple: 'we were completely left out from the story' BBC News Blue is Actually the New Black: The Science Behind THAT Illusionary Dress 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 The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times 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