66 Rainbow Tattoo Ideas and Designs For Men and Women

Rainbow tattoo ideas and simple to complex designs for the chest, sleeve, forearm, wrist or ankle. Rainbows–and their bright colors.

Whether it’s Pride month or just any other day, showing your love for the LGBTQ+ community never goes out of style.

Instead of popping into Soho or posting an inspiring quote on Instagram, why not commit more permanently with a rainbow tattoo? Here are the rainbow tattoo ideas and designs to show your Pride all year round, from tiny rainbows on your wrist to multi-coloured beams across your whole arm.

Rainbow Tattoo

Rainbow Tattoo

A rainbow tattoo symbolizes hope and happiness, as it signifies that the tough times (rain) are ending and the sun will eventually come out.

Tattoos featuring rainbows and their bright colors can take a variety of forms. Most people prefer simple color designs utilizing the traditional arched rainbow shape, though vivid neo-traditional designs are becoming increasingly popular.

Rainbow Tattoo 2

Rainbow Tattoo 2

Rainbow Heart Tattoo

The rainbow symbolizes faith, good days ahead, optimistic thoughts, and hope. We have gathered some stunning ideas in this article since they are gorgeous as well as super rare. LGBT movements and allies in support of gay pride are most often associated with rainbow tattoo ideas now.

Rainbow Heart Tattoo

Rainbow Heart Tattoo

Rainbow Heart Tattoo

Rainbow Bridge Tattoo

There is something so beautiful, quirky, and dominant about rainbows. Make sure you stick to a noticeable placement if you want them to become your conversation starter everywhere you go.

Rainbow Bridge Tattoo

Rainbow Bridge Tattoo

Rainbow Tattoo Ideas

The rainbow tattoo can also be used as a bright symbol that contrasts against or adds to another image for aesthetic purposes, rather than symbolic ones.

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Arm Rainbow Tattoos

Arm Rainbow Tattoos

Cute Rainbow Tattoos

Cute Rainbow Tattoos

Cute Rainbow Tattoos

Cute Rainbow Tattoos

Heart Rainbow Tattoos

Heart Rainbow Tattoos

Heart Rainbow Tattoos

Heart Rainbow Tattoos

Rainbow Sleeve Tattoo

The rainbow tattoo idea can be incorporated into many different ways for your body art. Tattoo designs can be traditional, such as Celtic knots or tribal designs, or they can be unique, such as 3D tattoos or abstract color designs. Regardless of your personal preferences, there’s sure to be a rainbow tattoo out there that’s perfect for you.

Rainbow Sleeve Tattoo

Rainbow Sleeve Tattoo

Rainbow Sleeve Tattoo

Rainbow Tattoo Ideas

 

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Wish Upon A Star

Enough Rainbow Lettering

Abstract Designs

 

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Handpoked Rainbow – Hand Tattoo

 

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Small Chest Solid Lines

 

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Matching Rainbow – Couple Designs

 

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Hand and Secrets

 

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Rainbow Wrist Tattoos

Infinity Design

Wave & Rainbow for Surfer

 

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Small Wrist

Rainbow Animals

 

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Behind The Ear – Friendship

Watercolor Rainbow Tattoo Ideas

Watercolor Rainbow Tattoos

Watercolor Rainbow Tattoos

Watercolor Rainbow Tattoos

Watercolor Rainbow Tattoos

Watercolor Rainbow Tattoos

Simple Rainbow Tattoos

You can get a simple geometric or line-based tattoo on your forearm. Alternatively, you can get a tattoo of a word or name written in simple handwriting. There are both small and large tattoos that will look great there, but more prominent tattoos will stand out from the crowd. Choose a design that uses only black ink to avoid the tattoo becoming too complicated.

Simple Rainbow Tattoos

Simple Rainbow Tattoos

Small Rainbow Tattoos

Small Rainbow Tattoos

Small Rainbow Tattoos

Arched Rainbow Tattoo

Traditional Rainbow Tattoos

Traditional Rainbow Tattoos

Traditional Rainbow Tattoos

Wrist Rainbow Tattoos

Wrist Rainbow Tattoos

Black Rainbow Tattoos

What is the truth about rainbow?

Rainbows occur when light passes through a spectrum – in most cases, raindrops – and, as a result, is broken up and refracted into individual colors.

Do Rainbow Tattoos Fade?

Rainbow tattoos will eventually fade over time, just like any other tattoo. Nevertheless, they can be touched up easily if needed. Your tattoo should last for many years if you take care of it and protect it from the sun.

Are Rainbow Tattoos Painful?

Pain tolerance varies from person to person. Many people report that rainbow bridge tattoos hurt quite a bit, while others say they don’t. The answer varies from person to person. To see how you react to a smaller tattoo, you can always try it first if you’re worried about the pain.

You can never get to the end of a rainbow

You can never actually get to the end of a rainbow if you hunt for a pot of gold every time you see one! When you move, the rainbow will move as well, since a rainbow is based on the orientation of the observer (you) and the light source (the sun).