The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising: (a) at least one 2-amino-5-ethyl-phenol coupler, or an addition salt or solvate thereof, and (b) at least one oxidation base 3-(2,5-diaminophenyl)-1-propanol and/or the addition salts thereof or solvates thereof. The invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres using this composition. Finally, the invention relates to the use of such a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, and in particular the hair.