Why does clothing appear darker when it is wet, even though water is transparent?

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Why does clothing appear darker when it is wet, even though water is transparent?

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The water droplets fill the holes that are normally filled with air that allows light to mostly go straight through. When water is introduced it refracts the light causing it to go in different directions which means less light reflects back to your eyes making it darker.

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