The Science Behind the Dress Illusion Eyepic Eye Care 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 CMV: Change my view from seeing this dress as blue and black to seeing it as white and gold. : r changemyview 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