An antireflective coating composition comprises a polymer having a dye or chromophore moiety and crosslinking functionality, an optional crosslinking component, and one or more photoactive compounds having the formula W-(L-(G))p where W is PAG or Q, where PAG is a photoacid generator and Q is a quencher; each L is a direct bond or a linking group; each G is independently G1 or G2; G1 is OH; G2 is OCH=CH2; p is 1 to 12.
