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Chiaroscuro Elegance SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

Dramatic Lighting High Contrast Dark Shadowy Painterly

Chiaroscuro Elegance SREF code

Use this code to get a Chiaroscuro Elegance style.

--sref 2723599870

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Step 1: Find Your Style

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

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

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

What is Chiaroscuro Elegance SREF style

Chiaroscuro Elegance is an artistic style that emphasizes a dramatic contrast between light and shadow, a technique mastered by Baroque painters like Caravaggio to create volume and intense emotion. In Midjourney, this style produces visually striking images with deep, enveloping blacks and brilliant, focused highlights. Using a well-structured prompt allows you to command this powerful aesthetic, perfect for creating moody portraits, atmospheric scenes, and still lifes with a classic, painterly feel. This Midjourney style is ideal for artists seeking to add a sense of depth, drama, and timeless sophistication to their digital creations.

Chiaroscuro Elegance Prompt Ideas

A portrait of an old watchmaker hunched over a complex timepiece, illuminated by a single desk lamp, style of Chiaroscuro Elegance, deep shadows carving out his wrinkled face, intense focus, painterly details --ar 2:3 --v 6.0
A quiet, forgotten library corner, a beam of moonlight cuts through the darkness, illuminating dust motes and a single open book on a table, in the style of Chiaroscuro Elegance, high contrast, mysterious and serene atmosphere --ar 16:9
A still life of a silver chalice, a half-peeled lemon, and a string of pearls on a velvet cloth, captured with Chiaroscuro Elegance, reminiscent of a Dutch master painting, dramatic side lighting --ar 4:3
A noir detective standing in a rain-slicked alley, face half-hidden in shadow, the glow of his cigarette the only warm light, rendered in a dramatic Chiaroscuro Elegance style --ar 3:2 --style raw

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.