The present invention relates to direct dyes of azomethine type of formula (I) below； and also to the use thereof for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair. The invention also relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising such direct dyes in a suitable dyeing medium. Similarly, a subject of the invention is a process for dyeing keratin fibers using the said dye composition, and also a device comprising the same. Finally, the present invention also relates to precursors of these direct dyes.
