Mid-Century Gouache SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Mid-Century Gouache SREF code

Use this code to get a Mid-Century Gouache style.
--sref 1623186010

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How to Use This Mid-Century Gouache 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 Mid-Century Gouache SREF style

This aesthetic captures the vibrant, optimistic mood of 1950s and 1960s advertising and travel posters, often mimicking the look of gouache or heavy acrylic paint on board. It features bold blocks of highly saturated, yet distinctly pastel, color, such as lavender, turquoise, and coral. Characterized by glamorous figures, leisure scenes, and stylized landscapes, this striking visual **style** excels at creating nostalgic, high-quality editorial art. When using a **Midjourney prompt**, incorporating terms like "commercial illustration" or specifying paint textures helps achieve the rich, slightly coarse finish this era embodies. Defining color palettes is key when generating this specific look in **Midjourney**.

Mid-Century Gouache Prompt Ideas

  • A glamorous woman with dark, curled hair posing on a sunlit terrace, 1960s vacation advertisement, rich painterly texture, saturated colors
  • Panoramic view of a coastal resort with turquoise waters and pink sand, stylized vacation poster, heavy brushstrokes, bright sunlight
  • Still life composition: A bright blue enameled teapot, grapes, and an amber cocktail glass on a white linen table, graphic design sensibility
  • Mid-century gentleman driving a vintage light blue convertible past a palm tree, high contrast, cinematic leisure scene, 1958 illustration

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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