<p>An oxygen indicator comprising (a) at least one organic compound having 3 or more carbon atoms and containing at least one primary amine group and at least one hydroxy group and optionally an organic or inorganic acid or the chemically bonded material of the organic compound and the acid, and (b) at least one dyestuff selected from the group consisting of thiazine dyestuffs, indigo dyestuffs and mixtures thereof is disclosed. The oxygen indicator of this invention can be used under anhydrous conditions and under presence of light. </p>