Diffusion transfer color photographic element with U.V. absorbing agent adjacent protective layer

A diffusion transfer color photographic element comprising (1) a light-sensitive sheet comprising a support having superposed thereon at least one silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a color image-providing compound, (2) a cover sheet comprising a support having thereon in sequence at least one neutralizing layer and at least one neutralization timing layer where said light-sensitive sheets and said cover sheet are arranged so that they may contact with each other on the sides opposite to their respective support sides, (3) an aqueous alkaline processing composition to be spread in a uniform layer between said light-sensitive sheet and said cover sheet, wherein said light-sensitive sheet (1) further comprising a protective layer which consists essentially of a hydrophilic colloid at a position farthest from the support thereof and a layer comprising an organic ultraviolet absorbant at adjacent to said protective layer and closer to the support thereof than said protective layer, and a dye-image receiving layer.