Golden Hour SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Golden Hour SREF code

Use this code to get a Golden Hour style.
--sref 4226847183

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How to Use This Golden Hour 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 Golden Hour SREF style

This aesthetic centers around a luminous, warm palette, heavily favoring deep yellows, ambers, and rich oranges, evocative of the soft, extended light found during the beginning or end of the day. It imbues subjects—whether portraits, nature scenes, or still life objects—with a feeling of serenity, richness, and soft illumination. When crafting a **Midjourney** **prompt**, integrating descriptors related to this **style** ensures that generated images feature soft transitions, glowing highlights, and an overall sun-drenched, nostalgic mood, often achieving a painterly yet highly defined finish.

Golden Hour Prompt Ideas

  • A wide shot of a golden savanna landscape under a hazy sun, rolling hills in the distance, warm earth tones and amber grasses, cinematic composition
  • Close-up portrait of a young woman with abundant freckles, delicate auburn flowers woven into her messy bun, illuminated by soft golden rim lighting, photorealistic, ethereal glow
  • Still life of thick amber glass carafes and woven bowls holding ripe persimmons and pears on a white table, illuminated by soft window light, focus on texture and translucency
  • An abstract composition resembling liquid honey and molten gold pouring together, highly saturated warm colors, glossy and viscous texture, dramatic studio lighting

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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