There has been a trend in recent years of all black tattoos, many with shading or dot work, some with a fine line and others with a thicker one. All of them are absolutely gorgeous, but we cannot forget the absolute beauty of a colorful tattoo. With incredible hues in every color of the rainbow, these tattoos will make everyone fall in love with color all over again.
There are rainbows, of course — wonderful works of art with splays of all the loveliest of colors. And there are also some of the most vibrant designs which feature flowers, animals, nature scenes, and outer-worldly beings. Some of these designs are so often seen purely in black — like mandalas and unalomes — but here they show up with an array of other pigments. It allows for familiar designs and patterns to be seen in a whole new way.
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There are light colors like white and pinks, but also the deepest and brightest pinks, along with reds, blues, greens, purples, oranges, and yellows — all showcased in every single shade imaginable. This collection of colorful tattoos helps us reimagine every design we've ever thought of in black or gray, but now with a technicolor splash of happiness. It's all pure art.
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Happiest Pegasus.
This may be among the happiest tattoos on the planet. Pegasus + heart balloon + rainbow = all love.
So fine.
Not only is this tattoo colorful, but it's very empowering as well.
All the purple.
This full-on technicolor unicorn doesn't scrimp on the most magical color of all — purple.
Floral array.
The incredible saturation of color in this tattoo makes it feel like the lovelies of bouquets.
Like a color wheel.
We are in awe of the way the colors are designed into this gorgeous tattoo.
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Bright sky.
The gorgeous rainbow against the dark starry sky makes this tattoo a standout.
Psychedelic.
We love the minimalism of this tattoo, but also how it has a psychedelic feel with the mixture of colors.
Color splash.
The cloud is sweet with its simple outline and we love the watercolor splashes of rainbow.
Crystal magic.
These magical crystals seem to glow with their powers.
Lovely bunch.
These flowers are lovely and we also adore the placement.
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Seed of life.
Without a black outline, this tattoo's color seems to pop even more.
Darling dragonfly.
Those wings! We love how the rainbow is perfectly represented in the wings.
Oh deer.
A two-headed deer is better than one … especially when in this gorgeous blue.
Pretty bird.
The gradient of color on this hummingbird is simply divine.
Gorg Ganesh.
The gold in this tattoo of Ganesh is superb.
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Vintage love.
These mid-century modern style tattoos are in the most fantastical of colors, and really give it that authentic vintage feel.
Total fox.
The bright color of this tattoo makes this one of the loveliest foxes we've ever seen.
Perfectly showcased.
Flowers in a vase? Yes, please — and we especially love them in tattoo form with lots of color.
Super swan.
The design and color really takes this swan tattoo to a whole other level.
Kitty cat.
This cat tattoo is beyond stunning. The eyes are incredible and so is the use of color to create an almost hyper-realistic feline.
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Perfection.
Rose Hardy is no doubt one of the very best artists and here is the proof. This peacock looks as vibrant as the ones found in nature.
The monarch.
Let's all swoon over this beautiful sleeve of the brightest flowers and loveliest butterfly.
Apples to apples.
The realism on this tattoo is absolutely stunning. The red is so clear it almost makes us want to take a bite out of her arm!
Cute factor.
Sloths are so cute. A sloth eating a banana surrounded by colorful fruits? Even cuter.
Roses are red.
These roses are so vibrant it's as if we can smell the sweet rose scent.
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Sunny day.
This brilliant sunflower looks lovely on the shoulder, and its yellow hue gives it a gorgeous, subtle glow.
Thumbs up.
The yellow-orange and peachy-red colors in the geometric rose petals look superb.
Very berry.
More lovely rose petals, only this time the black shading against the berry pink and whites make this tattoo really enchanting.
Mandalas in color.
Mandalas are often in black and grays, but we adore these two in full color.
Matryoshka.
Matryoshka dolls can be decorated in such lovely ways. We love this one featuring those super rosy cheeks and blueberry belly.
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In flight.
The blues here are gorgeous, as are the pops of yellow. Such a classic.
Color saturation.
The saturation of the red in this flower tattoo makes us a bit speechless.
With a gem.
This colorful hummingbird is framed beautifully in this gem-topped heart.
Like a Valentine.
Tim Burton's voodoo girl heart really is adorable.
Softest.
This may be one of the lightest pinks, but we love the color and the romantic vibes it gives off.
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Bluest lotus.
The blue is gorgeous and so is the watercolor effect in this lovely back tattoo.
Pretty hues.
With purples, blues, and pinks, this watercolor style tattoo is soft but bright and happy.
Unique style.
This tattoo beautifully shows off those bold colors.
Stylized unalome.
The fine line of the lotus and unalome looks even more pretty with the colors splashed behind.
Buzzworthy.
Suddenly bees are our favorite. That yellow is gorgeous.
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Here kitty, kitty.
Now that's a happy kitty … and a whole lot of great colors in shapes.
Perfect peony.
Peonies are one of the prettiest flowers to tattoo and in this pink it's really a stunner.
Hear them roar.
This incredibly beautiful tiger tattoo nearly glows with color.
Total nostalgia.
Yes, the colors are amazing here but how adorable is it to get a cassette tape tattoo!?
All about tarot.
Tarot card tattoos are a fave and seeing this one with all those bright colors makes us feel it's totally meant to be.
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Sweet and sour.
Yellow ink can be so pretty — just look at this lovely lemon.
Nature's magic.
The lush greens and the beautiful colors in this nature scene are perfection.
Minimal yet major.
This magically designed elephant is made even more lovely with those pops of bright colors.
Powerful.
Those deep reds are divine, but that wolf — so great, such a power animal.
Of the moon.
With its gorgeous green, this luna moth captures color perfectly.
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