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 perception Blue Ivy Carter Wears Gold Ball Gown and Minidress at 'Mufasa' Premiere 10 years ago everyone was fighting about the colors of the dress. What color do you see? Silver and gold or blue and black? Why is it so hard for people to see black and blue?' Salvation Army uses 'The Dress' to talk about domestic abuse Orange County Register