There is provided an ink jet light-color ink which is excellent in color developability and is capable of achieving compatibility between environmental gas resistance and bronze resistance. The ink jet light-color ink to be used in combination with ink jet deep-color ink has a relatively large coloring material content, and comprises at least water, a water-soluble organic solvent, and a coloring material. The ink jet deep-color ink and the ink jet light-color ink satisfy specific conditions.