Ethereal Noir SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

How to Use This Ethereal Noir SREF Code

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 Ethereal Noir SREF style

Ethereal Noir is a hybrid artistic style that masterfully blends the high-contrast, dramatic shadows, and mysterious atmosphere of classic Noir with a delicate, dreamlike quality. In Midjourney, this style creates hauntingly beautiful visuals characterized by deep blacks, luminous highlights (often in white or cool blues), and a sense of otherworldly melancholy. Using this in a prompt can transform ordinary scenes into suspenseful yet poetic narratives. The Ethereal Noir style is perfect for artists seeking to evoke a mood that is simultaneously gritty and celestial, exploring themes of forgotten dreams and spectral beauty.

Ethereal Noir Prompt Ideas

A ghostly figure in a trench coat dissolving into mist on a rain-slicked city street at midnight, Ethereal Noir style, high contrast, glowing streetlights casting long shadows, cinematic lighting --ar 2:3 --style raw
An ancient, gnarled forest under a luminous full moon, Ethereal Noir aesthetic, deep shadows, glowing fog weaving through the trees, sense of quiet mystery, monochromatic with hints of electric blue --ar 16:9 --stylize 250
A single, glowing white feather floating above a dark, reflective pool of water, Ethereal Noir style, minimalist, dramatic spotlight, deep blacks and brilliant whites, dreamlike atmosphere --ar 1:1
The concept of a forgotten memory, visualized as fragmented glass reflecting a ghostly face against a dark, textured background, Ethereal Noir, high contrast, glowing edges, soft focus, melancholic mood --ar 4:5

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.