Color Tattoos in Honolulu, Hawaii

Color tattoos bring designs to life with rich, saturated ink, from bold illustrative work to color realism. At Black Palette Tattoo & Piercing, our artists blend color techniques ranging from tropical florals and sunsets to anime, cartoons and character art.

Popular Color Tattoo Ideas

  • Tropical flowers, sunsets and ocean scenes

  • Illustrative and neo traditional designs

  • Anime, cartoon and character tattoos

  • Color realism and micro-color realism

  • Watercolor and point-color accents

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Color Tattoos in Hawaii

Color shows the effects of sun fastest. Cover your new tattoo while it heals, then use sunscreen every time you're outdoors. Larger color pieces cost more because they take longer and use more ink, so ask your artist for a quote during consultation.

Color Tattoo FAQ

Does color cost more? Usually, yes. Color takes more time and materials, and pricing depends on size and your artist's rate.

Will the colors fade? All tattoos soften over time. Sun protection and good aftercare keep color brighter for longer.

Can I add color to a black & grey tattoo? Often, yes. Bring photos to your consultation.

Walk-ins welcome. Text (808) 649-2627 to check availability, or Request an Appointment.

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Located in the
Heart of Waikiki

Black Palette Tattoo Studio is located on the 3rd Floor of Waikiki Shopping Plaza on Kalakaua Avenue. Our studio is a 5-10 minute walk from virtually all hotels in the area and even faster on a Biki! Waikiki Shopping Plaza offers convenient & affordable parking for residents and visitors staying outside of Waikiki.

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What People Are Saying

“We went from a dinner conversation to let's get a tattoo. The four of us called and let them know we were all getting something and they were accommodating. We were welcomed warmly. They took time with us in designing our tattoos. Beautiful location. Everyone in there were very nice.”

— Maisha L.
Atlanta, Georgia | Review from Yelp.

“Black Palette Tattoo is so awesome. The artist here are super friendly and deliver quality work. I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to get a tattoo to get one from any of the artist here. The shop is very nice and is a great place to be. Highly recommend checking these guys out!!”

— Jordan M.
Honolulu, HI | Review from Yelp.

“"I had such an amazing time! My tattoo artist was Raquel and she was super kind and did great work! Everything was super sanitary and she made sure that I was comfortable. I really appreciated that she took great care of me and the guests I had with me. I love my tattoo so much! Totally recommend this shop and Raquel is a great tattoo artist."

— Kat Y.
Los Angeles, CA | Review from Yelp.