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Retro Graphics SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Retro Graphics SREF code

Use this code to get a Retro Graphics style.

--sref 1442061916

Retro Graphics SREF code Image Gallery

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 Retro Graphics SREF style

This aesthetic blends vibrant, highly saturated color palettes, often featuring earthy tones like deep yellows, oranges, and muted blues, inspired by 1970s illustration and printmaking. Key features include bold graphic shapes, subtle cross-hatching texture for shading (especially in portraits), and a deliberate aged, grainy finish, mimicking vintage screen prints or album covers. When using **Midjourney**, incorporating these visual cues into your **prompt** helps generate images with a distinct nostalgic and graphic **style**, perfect for bold posters or character designs.

Retro Graphics Prompt Ideas

A portrait of an astronaut floating in space, highly detailed cross-hatching, vibrant 1970s poster art, distressed texture, deep yellows and blues
A still life of vintage stereo equipment and vinyl records, bold graphic shapes, saturated color palette, reminiscent of 1970s advertising illustration
Misty mountain landscape with stylized redwood trees, layered flat color blocks, heavy grain effect, desert sunset palette
A whimsical cat wearing sunglasses, pop art composition, expressive line art, thick borders, high saturation

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.