Guidance and prompts for using Style Reference code
--sref 331655558

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Version: v 7
SV: 6
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To highlight the unique advantages and features of the style, we have carefully crafted custom prompts for each sref. By using these prompts, you can perfectly replicate the sref's effects.

Art Style Type

This SREF style blends hyperrealistic drawing with traditional sketching techniques, characterized by strong black and white contrast and meticulous line detail. It draws influence from traditional charcoal and pencil realism, while incorporating dramatic light and shadow treatment reminiscent of Renaissance drawing studies and modern high-contrast illustration. The style preserves the essence of traditional sketching but enhances contrast and emotional expression through digital processing.

Style Characteristics

The main characteristics of this SREF style include:

  • Highly realistic black and white representation with minimal use of mid-tones
  • Intricate line work and textural details, especially in the depiction of skin, hands, and fabrics
  • Dramatic light and shadow contrast, creating strong emotional atmosphere and dimensionality
  • Clear outlines combined with detailed internal structural rendering
  • Simple or completely white backgrounds that emphasize the main subject

This style is impressive because it maintains extreme realism while imbuing works with powerful artistic expressiveness and emotional impact through black and white contrast and line treatment.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • High contrast sketch: Enhances the stark contrast between black and white, making the work more dramatic and visually impactful
  • Hyperrealistic pencil drawing: Elevates the precision of details and sense of realism, especially in the representation of texture and surface qualities
  • Dramatic lighting: Amplifies the expression of light and shadow, creating an atmosphere with greater emotional tension

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for:

  • Character portraits and design, especially historical or literary figures with strong personality traits
  • Movie posters and book cover design that quickly capture audience attention
  • Concept art and storyboard creation, particularly for dark, epic, or dramatic themed projects
  • Documentary illustration, such as visual recreations of historical events or figures
  • Music album covers, especially for rock, folk, or classical music genres

More Tips


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

Other Reference Code

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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 2403712142 in MidJourney
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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 3440119099 in MidJourney
Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 3440119099 in MidJourney
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Example of an image generated using the prompt --sref 655390147 in MidJourney

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