Guidance and prompts for using Style Reference code
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Art Style Type

This SREF style blends elements of Dark Fantasy with Neo-Gothic aesthetics, while incorporating a cinematic noir atmosphere. It belongs to these style categories because of its consistently subdued dark color palette, dramatic contrast between light and shadow, and a mysterious, historically weighty presentation that evokes an ancient yet modernized dark worldview.

Style Characteristics

The main style characteristic of these images is an extremely oppressive dark color scheme, featuring predominantly black backgrounds with subtle gray-green tints that create a somber and mysterious atmosphere. All subjects are presented with a sculptural quality, featuring fine textures and strong three-dimensionality. Most impressive is the treatment of light and shadow, where light appears as if from faint spotlights emerging from darkness to outline the subjects, creating a dramatic atmosphere and cinematic quality.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • Dark Sculptural Quality: Using this term enhances the sculptural quality and fine textures in the work, giving objects a cold beauty with stone or metallic appearances
  • Cinematic Lighting: Pairing with this keyword further reinforces the dramatic contrast between light and shadow, making light more directional and atmospheric
  • Mysterious Ambiance: Adding this element enhances the emotional tension in the work, creating an atmosphere that feels tense, mysterious, and slightly threatening

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for promotional art for dark fantasy games, horror or suspense movie posters, mythological character designs, dark-themed music album covers, and any visual projects requiring a mysterious, ancient, or imposing feel. It's also excellent for creating Gothic-style architectural art or concept designs showcasing ancient civilization ruins.

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

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