Watch CBS News

#TheDress Sparks Massive Online Debate

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The picture above is making its way across the Internet - and it's creating a lot of controversy along the way.

Look at the picture of the dress above. What color is it?

Some people see it as white and gold, while others see it as blue and black.

It all started with a Tumblr post asking users the same question because one woman and her friends couldn't agree.

  • Watch Jon Burnett and Kristine Sorensen debate the color of the dress.

Since then, it's taken the Internet by storm and #TheDress is trending on Twitter.

It's left people wondering about the science of our eyes that causes people to see different colors.

For an in depth look at the science behind the difference, read this article from Wired.com.

In case you were wondering, the actual dress is blue and black.

Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page
Stay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.