How do I reduce colors in my SVG artwork to maintain depth?

When you need to simplify an SVG, the goal is fewer colors without flattening the artwork. Grouping shades thoughtfully keeps the sense of depth that raised and matte finishes depend on.

• Consolidate by hue: merge similar shades into fewer tones of the same color family.
• Protect contrast: keep the light-to-dark steps that give the art dimension.
• Why it matters: raised printing and matte finishes rely on color differentiation to read cleanly.

Review the adjusted colors with the support team before production, so the reduced palette still prints with the depth you intended.