Narrative Pastel Manga SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Narrative Pastel Manga SREF code

Use this code to get a Narrative Pastel Manga style.
--sref 8482

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How to Use This Narrative Pastel 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 Narrative Pastel Manga SREF style

Narrative Pastel Manga is an art style that blends the expressive character design of Japanese manga with a soft, muted, and often pastel color palette. This style excels at conveying emotion and telling a story within a single frame, evoking feelings of nostalgia, gentle melancholy, or quiet joy. When used as a style in a Midjourney prompt, it produces images with delicate line art, thoughtful compositions, and a cinematic, slice-of-life quality. This Midjourney style is perfect for creating poignant character portraits, atmospheric scenes, and illustrations that feel like a page from a beloved graphic novel.

Narrative Pastel Manga Prompt Ideas

  • A girl with short tousled hair looking out a train window on a rainy day, reflections on the glass, melancholic mood, in the style of narrative pastel manga --ar 2:3 --niji 6
  • Two high school friends, a boy and a girl, sitting on a park bench sharing earbuds, cherry blossoms falling around them, warm afternoon sun filtering through the leaves, in the style of narrative pastel manga, slice of life --ar 16:9 --niji 6
  • An empty table in a cozy, cluttered bookstore cafe, a single teacup left behind, sunlight streaming through a large window creating dust motes in the air, nostalgic atmosphere, in the style of narrative pastel manga --ar 4:5 --style raw
  • A young male artist with paint smudges on his face, sitting on the floor of a bright, sunlit art studio, deep in thought, surrounded by his paintings, in the style of narrative pastel manga, expressive and detailed --ar 3:2 --niji 6

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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