There are provided a composition for forming a conductive layer comprising 0.01˜0.1% by weight of a conductive black pigment, 0.05˜10% by weight of a binder,0.01˜50% by weight of a conductive agent, and the remaining amount of a solvent on the basis of the total weight of the composition, and a cathode ray tube (CRT) having the conductive layer formed by coating the composition on the outer surface of a panel, drying and heating the same, and a protective layer formed on the conductive layer. The conductive layer formed using the composition has excellent conductivity, contrast characteristics and film properties. Also, a clean color purity and high-quality body color are attained.