The Dress Debate: Science Explains Why Some See Blue And Black And Others White And Gold 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 White and gold? Or blue and black? Dress sets the Internet ablaze with color debate The dress turned 11 and it's STILL white and gold PERIOD. Eleven years later the color swatches are right there and people who see blue and black are proving your eyes lie I See White and Gold, but the Dress Taught Me How We Shape Our Own Reality by Shaant A Culturated Medium