Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising (a) a phase change ink carrier comprising (1) an amide; and (2) a polyethylene wax having an average peak molecular weight of from about 350 to about 730 and a polydispersity of from about 1.0001 to about 1.5; and (b) a colorant compound of the formula ##STR00001## or mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, M, A, E, G, J, m, n, and p are as defined herein.