Guidance and prompts for using Style Reference code
--sref 2541264632

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Version: v 7
SV: 4
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Style Characteristics

These images showcase a fine line drawing style infused with a surrealistic atmosphere. Most striking are the dense linear textures arranged in radial or parallel patterns, creating a dreamlike yet slightly unsettling feel. The images feature a vintage film-like grain and fading effect, with predominantly grayscale tones occasionally punctuated by soft color elements that add a touch of mystery. This style impresses through its perfect fusion of detailed hand-drawn qualities with digital precision, creating a visual experience that feels both nostalgic and surreal.

Art Style Type

This SREF style blends elements of expressionist drawing, surrealism, and gothic aesthetics. The expressionist influence appears in the emotional linework and exaggerated contrasts; surrealism manifests in the dreamlike scene construction and unusual juxtapositions; while the gothic elements emerge in the somber atmosphere and sense of mystery. The style also evokes the work of illustrators like Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, as they share a preference for dark and peculiar narrative styles, using fine lines to create worlds that feel both familiar and strange.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • Etched lines: Enhances the fine line quality in the images, giving works more of a handcrafted feel and depth
  • Dark fairytale: Reinforces the mysterious and slightly unsettling atmosphere, giving ordinary scenes a supernatural narrative quality
  • Film grain: Elevates the overall vintage quality, adding emotional depth and historical weight to the artwork

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for indie game concept art, book illustrations for mysterious themes, avant-garde music album cover designs, visual elements for immersive theater, and art film posters requiring a distinctive atmosphere. It also excels in narrative art depicting dreams, memories, or psychological states, effectively conveying complex emotions and surreal themes.

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You can explore further by combining the following command:

  • --sv: There are six versions of the Style Reference feature in Midjourney version 7 when using images. Use the --sv parameter to choose between them. --sv 6 is default. --sv 4 is the old V7 sref model (prior to June 16, 2025). Using --sv 6 and --sv 4 may produce different style results.
  • --s: Default value is 100, can be set from 0 to 1000. The higher the value, the more detailed the image, and the closer the style may be to reality.
  • -niji 6: Using this command will give the image a more anime style.
  • --sw: Default value is 100, can be input from 0 to 1000. A higher value makes the style closer to the original.
  • You can now blend multiple --sref codes together (for example --sref 123 456 )
  • You can weigh individual codes or urls as follows --sref 123::2
  • You can also read more guides on How to use SREF Code

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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 844098730 in MidJourney
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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 844098730 in MidJourney
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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 2538114577 in MidJourney
Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 2538114577 in MidJourney
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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 2074630807 in MidJourney
Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 2074630807 in MidJourney
Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 2074630807 in MidJourney

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