Why the world couldn't agree on the color of 'the dress' New York Post The science behind the dress colour illusion Internet The Guardian Karen Millen Floral Print Crepe High Neck Midi Dress in Blue Size XS How "The Dress" Became an Illusion Unlike Any Other Scientific American The actual dress was black and blue. The confusion came from how lighting and color perception tricked people's brains, making some see it as white and gold. It became a viral example 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