Striking Grayscale SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Striking Grayscale SREF code

Use this code to get a Striking Grayscale style.
--sref 487628053

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How to Use This Striking Grayscale 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 Striking Grayscale SREF style

This aesthetic focuses on powerful visual impact achieved through a strict adherence to black, white, and intermediate gray tones. Characterized by deep shadows, brilliant highlights, and sharp definition, it emphasizes texture, form, and dramatic lighting—often reminiscent of classic photography or graphic design. When crafting a **prompt** for **Midjourney**, incorporating terms like "monochrome," "high contrast," or specific lighting directions can lock in this **style**. It excels at rendering portraits, futuristic architecture, and minimalist still lifes with immense depth and mood, making the resulting images instantly compelling.

Striking Grayscale Prompt Ideas

  • A lone astronaut standing on a stark, black sand desert, volumetric lighting, high contrast black and white photography
  • Close-up portrait of an elderly man with deep wrinkles, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, extremely high contrast grayscale
  • Minimalist still life of three obsidian shards on a white plane, sharp focus, graphic quality, striking grayscale
  • Futuristic biomorphic structure piercing a foggy landscape, high detail, sharp edges, monochrome render, cinematic 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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