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PHOTOS: 16 rainbow tattoo ideas that will make you want to get inked this Pride season

By Ian Helms May 15, 2023 at 4:00pm · Updated on January 26, 2024

Are you feeling a little too plain and straight-laced lately? Let’s spice things up with a blast of vibrant colors and queer pride ink! We’ve done the scrolling on Instagram so you don’t have to, and curated the most fabulous rainbow tattoo ideas to make your LGBTQ+ heart burst!

Some are powerful symbols of LGBTQ+ empowerment, while others are simply fun and bold. Whatever your personal meaning behind it, a rainbow tattoo is sure to make you stand out and uniquely express yourself.

While these tattoos feature a kaleidoscope of color, there’s a whole world of ink-spiration out there. Take a cue from Shawn Mendes and declare yourself a “GOOD BOY” or get inspired by Frank Ocean’s queer thigh tat. With so many options, only your creativity and your bare skin are the limits!

There are so many fun ways to represent the LGBTQ+ community through tattoos. To get your creative juices flowing, click through our slideshow for some unique, rainbow-inspired ideas.

Feeling inspired by these rainbow tattoo ideas?

Rainbow tattoos are just one of the zillion ways we can flaunt our fabulousness. Whether you’re looking for a subtle pop of color, or a flamboyant unicorn extravaganza that screams “I am here and I am queer!”, there’s a rainbow tattoo out there for everyone.

With enough sass, spirit, and ink, you can show the world the vibrant and resilient energy of the LGBTQ+ community.

So go forth, rainbow warriors, and wear your pride on your sleeves (well, actually, on your skin, but you get the point).

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9 Comments*

  • abfab

    Please think twice before you go for these horrible designs……………kids.

  • ddmtl

    What a stupid idea.

  • missvamp

    these are seriously lame. did they go to Facebook for this crap?

  • SDR94103

    “ink” is out. Nasty.

    • Rimuru_Tempest

      To you. I happen to think tattoos are sexy, as do a lot of people.

  • Mark Behar

    Dark skinned folks don’t have tatoos?
    Hopefully these are all temporary tatoos, right?

  • Huron132

    WOW!
    Is there ever any positive people on here? These tattoos are cute and they are an idea. But tattoos will always be something people will think about whether they do or don’t get one.

  • Tony4457

    i have an Aries rainbow horoscope sign on my left bicep since 2009 and have ONLY got compliments on it – and, a few winks from the boyfriend of the girl checking out the tat….lolol –

  • Rimuru_Tempest

    I have several tattoos (though I am in the Navy, so I guess it’s expected, haha) and I like some of these a lot. That’s not to say that the ones I don’t like aren’t good. Tattoos are a very personal experience and should represent the person that has them. I hope every one of these people is happy with their choice.

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