I'm interpreting the question as follows: "What is the minimal number of socks that must be removed from the drawer to guarantee that there is a matching pair among the removed socks?" (And of course I'm saying "matching pair" to mean a pair of identical color.)

Under this interpretation, I believe the correct answer is 3. I was about to instinctively justify my answer, but as you ask for numerical answers only, I'm leaving my answer at that.

52, to make sure you don't have to wear a pair of white socks.

3

Two. You didn't state whether you wanted a matching pair.

Do all the socks of each color match all others of the same color? You're a simply wanting a white-white or black-black match?

Looking at everyone's answer I will say 3

Somewhere between 2 and 51.

A better variation is to say 10 red socks, 10 blue socks and 10 green socks all mixed up in a drawer. Minimum required is 4 socks.

The dark room may have no light.....but my phone has a torch.
The answer is Two.
Although if I am one legged...One and I don’t even need my phone.

Two is the minimum.. And also the possible maximum assuming you have two feet...😷

I mean… they’re technically all the same color in the dark…. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Now I know why I'm told 'I'm rearranging my sock drawer that night" when I ask someone out.

3 will guarantee it
of course the room will be dark so you won't know for sure

You mean 2 of the same color in the entire set of what you pull out?

3 at most.

You don't need to make a pair in a room with no light

They ALL match in the dark.

51

At least 2

2 pulled out socks or 26

51 to make sure

4. After opening the same colour sock draw twice because you can’t see and then having found the right colour sock draw and pick out a sock only to realise the sock has a hole in it. The number might be reduced if it was light.

3 max

3

3

3

3

I'm going with 113. No reason...........other than it just seems like a good number that no one else will guess.

You won't get your matching pair even if the whole drawer comes out.

Enjoy Your orderliness in the dark.

Mine is way better.

That is like the table with 23 odds and ends on the table. One fell off, which was it an odd or an end? Hahaha

I’d pull them all out..100 of them

Minimum 2. Maximum 51.

I can't believe you have 25 pairs of white socks, AND 25 pairs of black socks. 😐

50
100

1/2

2....if it's dark .... they'll match either way ?

3

3

3

26.

Minimim 3