One subject of the present invention is a dye composition comprising benzyl alcohol, at least one C1-C4 monoalcohol and at least one anthraquinone direct dye of formula (I) or azomethine direct dye of formula (II). The composition of the invention makes it possible to obtain colourings that are intense and resistant.Dans un aspect, linvention concerne une composition de coloration comprenant de lalcool benzylique, au moins un monoalcool C1-C4 et au moins un colorant direct anthraquinone de formule (I) ou au moins un colorant direct azométhine de formule (II). Ladite composition selon linvention permet dobtenir des colorations résistantes, aux nuances intenses.