If you're a purist, pink might be the best color to pick for your rose tattoo. This is because the most common naturally developed color of roses in the wild is pink. When cross-pollination and human cultivation practices were applied, roses started to take on different colors (such as black or blue), which are not found naturally in the wild. Symbolically, pink expresses meanings like kindness, friendship, femininity, and sweetness. If pink isn't your thing, here are a few suggestions for the color meaning of rose tattoos: Red: Passion, Love, Respect, Desire, Courage, Depth Orange: High energy, Happiness, Connection, Vitality, Enthusiasm, Pride Yellow: Intelligence, Joy, Friendship, Thoughtfulness, Balance, Hope, Liveliness White: Honor, Remembrance, Purity, Faith, Innocense, Spirit, Unity Blue: Healing, Cleansing, Restoration, Imagination, Mystery Lavender: New beginnings, Enchantment, Comfort, Devotion, Sensitivity