Abstract: The present invention relates to a coloring composition free of nickel oxide. In particular, the coloring composition for glass comprises manganese dioxide (MnO2), chromium oxide (III) (Cr2O3), cobalt oxide (Co3O4) and a glass medium. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the process for producing the coloring composition and the use thereof for the purpose of imparting a dark color (black), in particular a blue-violet-black color, to the glass.