Umbral Grit SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Umbral Grit SREF code

Use this code to get a Umbral Grit style.
--sref 544102993

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How to Use This Umbral Grit 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 Umbral Grit SREF style

The Dark Art style captures raw, unsettling, and often macabre imagery through heavy texture and dramatic contrast. Visually, it relies on deep shadows, a near-monochromatic palette accented by visceral colors like crimson, and thick, expressive brushwork that suggests distress or decay. To effectively leverage this aesthetic in Midjourney, your prompt must emphasize moody lighting, high texture detail, and grim subject matter like spirits or vanitas elements. Mastering this style in a Midjourney prompt allows for the creation of deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged compositions.

Umbral Grit Prompt Ideas

  • A desolate, foggy marsh at twilight, distorted spectral trees reflected in still water, thick impasto oil painting texture, deep shadows, ominous atmosphere
  • An unsettling portrait of a figure with a stretched, ambiguous grin, digital glitch effect overlayed on thick brushstrokes, monochromatic palette with single red accent, horror aesthetic
  • Vanitas still life of a cracked porcelain skull atop a wooden bowl of decaying fruit, dramatic chiaroscuro, subtle red splatter details, highly textured surface
  • Abandoned futuristic city ruins covered in black moss, illuminated only by a single dim neon sign, gritty texture, dark fantasy theme

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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