The Dress (internet phenomenon)

The Dress is an internet phenomenon where people disagree on whether a photograph shows a black and blue or white and gold dress. This optical illusion occurs because of individual differences in visual perception, particularly how our brains interpret colors under varying lighting conditions. Factors like ambient light and color processing can cause two people to see the same image differently. The phenomenon highlights how perception is subjective and influenced by context, rather than an objective truth about the image itself. It became widely discussed online, illustrating the complexities of visual perception and cognitive interpretation.