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Pastel Illustration SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

Dreamy Muted Soft Lighting Illustration

Pastel Illustration SREF code

Use this code to get a Pastel Illustration style.

--sref 3415599935

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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 Pastel Illustration SREF style

This style is characterized by extremely soft, dreamy color palettes dominated by muted pastels like blush pink, pale blue, and soft yellow. Forms are simplified and slightly stylized, avoiding harsh lines and realistic detail, often exhibiting a subtle, textured, painterly quality reminiscent of gouache or soft acrylics. It evokes feelings of calm, warmth, and simple beauty, making it highly effective in Midjourney for creating gentle lifestyle imagery, serene landscapes, or minimalist character portraits. To achieve this look in a prompt, emphasize keywords like "soft lighting," "muted colors," and "minimalist illustration."

Pastel Illustration Prompt Ideas

A serene mountain valley at dawn, heavy mist, soft peach and cyan colors, simplified shapes, high quality digital painting
Portrait of a young woman with curly hair, surrounded by large, stylized botanical elements, warm pastel tones, clean illustration
Still life of ceramic vases and vibrant fruit on a wooden table, muted color palette, gentle shadows, textured background
Abstract composition of overlapping soft geometric shapes, feeling of warmth and tranquility, soft focus, highly detailed

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.