The present invention relates to: [1] a detergent composition in which are blended pigment granules containing (A) 10-95% by mass of a water-insoluble pigment and (B) two or more species selected from polyvinyl alcohol, a polyvinyl alcohol derivative, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, and a polyvinyl pyrrolidone derivative and [2] a method for manufacturing the detergent composition of [1], having a step for mixing pigment granules obtained by mixing a powder containing the water-insoluble pigment (A) with a solution of the (B) component, granulating the mixture, then drying the product. This detergent composition has both excellent lather and preparation stability, and exhibits adequate bubble coloration properties without adversely affecting motivation of a user to use the detergent composition, and the bubble coloration time thereof can easily be controlled. Comfortable use and a suitable form of use can therefore be provided in accordance with the application of the detergent composition by a user.
