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 color we see is based on what light gets reflected off of a material or surface. When clothes get wet, the light that’s hitting them gets reflected differently and they appear darker.

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