Engraved Manga SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Engraved Manga SREF code

Use this code to get a Engraved Manga style.
--sref 1977806502

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How to Use This Engraved Manga 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 Engraved Manga SREF style

This style is characterized by an extremely high-contrast, limited color palette, dominated by striking reds and deep shadows against pale whites. The visual texture relies heavily on intricate cross-hatching and fine linework, mimicking detailed engraving or traditional ink illustrations found in high-impact Japanese graphic novels. When using **Midjourney** to recreate this aesthetic, incorporating terms that emphasize texture and limited color saturation into your **prompt** yields intense, moody, and dramatically detailed results perfect for character focus or atmospheric scenes, resulting in a powerful visual **style**.

Engraved Manga Prompt Ideas

  • Intense close-up portrait of a brooding young man, ultra-detailed cross-hatching texture, dominant colors deep crimson and bone white, cinematic mood
  • Desolate, wide-angle landscape featuring a single power pylon under a massive blood moon, engraved illustration style, highly detailed ink work, stark red atmosphere
  • Still life of a glass skull overflowing with ripe strawberries and broken bottles on a red and white checkered table, high contrast, detailed line art, limited red and white palette
  • A lone silhouette facing a vast crimson sky over a dry lake bed, dramatic scale, detailed engraving technique, intense mood

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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