The Dress (viral image)

"The Dress" is a widely circulated photo that appears to show a single garment, with viewers perceiving its colors differently—some see it as white and gold, others as blue and black. This variation is due to differences in individual visual perception, particularly how our brains interpret lighting and color cues under ambiguous conditions. Factors like ambivalent lighting, surroundings, and individual differences in eye and brain processing contribute to these contrasting interpretations. The phenomenon highlights how human perception is subjective and can be influenced by context, even when viewing the same image.