Why is my earwax dark and wet?
Earwax is most often amber orange to light brown, wet, and sticky. For some people, it is drier and lighter in color, closer to off white or yellow. In general, the color has a bit to do with the age of the earwax. Newer earwax tends to be lighter in color, and it darkens as it ages and picks up more debris. Why is my earwax brown and liquid? Dark brown or black colored earwax is typically older, so its color comes from the dirt and bacteria it has trapped.