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Vaporwave SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Vaporwave SREF code

Use this code to get a Vaporwave style.

--sref 2284500950

Vaporwave 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 Vaporwave SREF style

This aesthetic is defined by intensely saturated, often clashing colors, prominently featuring electric pinks, cyan, teal, and neon accents, strongly evoking 1980s and 1990s digital nostalgia and melancholic online moods. The visual language often mixes surreal landscapes, heavily shaded graphic portraiture, and elements inspired by outdated technology or design tropes. When using Midjourney, specifying this style requires careful color prompting to achieve the signature high-contrast look. A well-crafted prompt will emphasize hyper-saturation and dreamlike, artificial environments to capture this distinct, retro-futuristic mood effectively.

Vaporwave Prompt Ideas

Surreal floating landscape under a massive orange sun, electric pink clouds, teal rolling hills, path of glowing yellow flowers
Graphic portrait of a man wearing circular yellow glasses, high contrast shading, limited cyan and magenta color palette, black background, album cover art
An arrangement of bright yellow gerbera daisies on a table with a checkered floor, heavily saturated pink and teal background lighting, 1980s interior photography
Retro futuristic cityscape at twilight, dense neon signage, dramatic depth of field, saturated outrun aesthetic

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.