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title: How many colors can my embroidered apparel design have?
description: "**Practically speaking, 7 to 8**. That's a little high, though—embroidery works best when it's simple and not muddled up by an overly busy design."
url: "https://www.streetwearss.com/help-center/how-many-colors-can-my-embroidered-apparel-design-have/"
updated: "2026-07-04"
category: Embroidery
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# How many colors can my embroidered apparel design have?

**Practically speaking, 7 to 8**. That's a little high, though—embroidery works best when it's simple and not muddled up by an overly busy design.