Bold Retro SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Bold Retro SREF code

Use this code to get a Bold Retro style.
--sref 2543578596

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How to Use This Bold Retro SREF Code

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Bold Retro SREF style

Bold Retro is a dynamic visual style that blends nostalgic elements from past decades, particularly the 70s through 90s, with a modern, high-impact aesthetic. It's characterized by vibrant, saturated color palettes, high contrast, and clean, often geometric, graphic design. When using this style in Midjourney, you can expect striking images that feel both vintage and contemporary. Crafting a prompt with 'Bold Retro' will produce visuals with sharp focus, punchy colors, and a confident, stylized energy, making it ideal for fashion editorials, poster art, and distinctive product photography.

Bold Retro Prompt Ideas

  • A bold retro fashion portrait of a woman with an 80s hairstyle, wearing geometric pattern clothing, vibrant red lipstick, against a solid teal background, sharp focus, studio lighting --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.0
  • Bold retro product photography of a vintage portable cassette player, surrounded by colorful geometric shapes, high contrast, vivid orange and pink color scheme, clean composition --ar 1:1 --stylize 250 --v 6.0
  • An old-school American diner interior in a bold retro style, neon signs glowing, checkered floor, polished chrome surfaces, vibrant teal and red colors, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
  • Bold retro graphic poster design for a music festival, featuring abstract geometric shapes, overlapping color fields in yellow, magenta, and cyan, grainy texture, minimalist typography --ar 2:3 --v 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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