So assuming everyone sees the first image as a gold color, I'm just curious at what point it switches to looking black and blue : r opticalillusions Ruffles :: Crisp White Dress & Mixed Metals Accessories Color & Chic 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 This shoe is the new 'dress' everyone fought about. What color is it?