i felt that the colors i used would contrast less and create a softer, more detailed image than the one i had originally planned. the piece's only purpose was to create a feeling of softness.

26 Colors is too much for a piece this small. Especially cosnidering how many of them are very similar.

thank you, though i'm not sure i understand what you mean by 'pushing it'?

I like the colors a lot but for pixel art this small, 26 is pushing it.