there are 7 colors on this piece I was using that as an example

and the extra part of the head is for perspective because this is a platformer sprite sorta

I will light up the face though

This is so tiny that it doesn't warrant the use of 5 shades.  The 3 darkest shades look similar.  I would lighten the face a bit, and then give the head some more symmetry by hacking off part of the left side of his head. 

@Shadow-gamer: I've seen things with about 5 shades for each color

@YungYankee: Its a sprite I'd rather not make it bigger

should make it bigger.

It is dark, blurry, and has more colors then it needs. (I see it that way)