Midjourney sref codes

Midjourney sref codes are style reference parameters that apply a specific visual aesthetic to your AI image generation. Introduced in Midjourney v6, each code corresponds to a unique style — from watercolor illustrations and cinematic photography to vintage film looks, anime art, 3D renders, and abstract designs. How Sref Codes Work When you add a sref code to your prompt, Midjourney applies the visual characteristics of that code to your generated image. Think of it as a style preset — instead of describing the style in words, you simply reference a numeric code that captures the exact look you want. Each sref code is a number, typically 7 to 10 digits long. For example, --sref 3102110963 applies a fluorescent orange animation style, while --sref 2917381023 produces a pink illustration aesthetic. The same code will consistently produce similar visual results across different prompts. Why Midjourney Created Sref Codes Before sref codes, replicating a specific style in Midjourney required lengthy text descriptions and often produced inconsistent results. Sref codes solve this problem by encoding style information into a reusable numeric reference. This means: Consistency: The same code produces the same style every time Simplicity: No need to write long style descriptions Sharing: You can share codes with others to replicate styles Discovery: You can explore entirely new styles by trying random codes Sref vs Other Midjourney Parameters Sref codes focus specifically on style. They are different from other parameters: --sref applies a style reference (visual aesthetic) --cref applies a character reference (face, body, clothing) --stylize controls how strongly Midjourney applies its default aesthetic You can use sref codes alongside other parameters for more control over your results. Where to Find Sref Codes You can discover sref codes in several ways: Browse our library — We curate hundreds of sref codes organized by style category, each with a preview image showing the result Use --sref random — Add --sref random to your prompt and Midjourney will apply a random style code Extract from images — If you see a style you like in someone else’s Midjourney image, ask them for the sref code Experiment — Try different numbers and see what styles emerge Explore more sref codes: Browse the full Midjourney sref codes library, or jump straight into popular styles — 3D sref codes, animation & cartoon sref codes, and abstract sref codes.

To use a sref code, add --sref followed by the code number to the end of your Midjourney prompt. You can also combine multiple codes or adjust the style weight for more control over the final result. Basic Usage The simplest way to use a sref code is to add it to your prompt: a beautiful mountain landscape --sref 3102110963 Midjourney will generate the image and apply the style associated with that code. The style affects the overall visual aesthetic — colors, textures, composition style, and mood. Adjusting Style Weight By default, the style weight is set to 100. You can control how strongly the sref code influences your image using the --sw parameter: a beautiful mountain landscape --sref 3102110963 --sw 200 --sw 0 to --sw 250 is the typical range Lower values (0-100) = subtle style influence Higher values (100-250) = stronger style influence Default is --sw 100 if not specified Using Random Sref Codes Want to discover new styles? Use the random parameter: a beautiful mountain landscape --sref random Midjourney will apply a random style code each time. This is a great way to find unexpected and unique aesthetics. When you find a style you like, check the output — Midjourney displays the actual code used, and you can reuse it later. Combining Multiple Sref Codes You can blend multiple styles by adding several sref codes in one prompt: a beautiful mountain landscape --sref 3102110963 2917381023 When combining codes, you can also assign different weights to each: a beautiful mountain landscape --sref 3102110963::2 2917381023::1 The ::2 gives the first code twice the influence of the second code (::1). Tips for Best Results Start with a clear subject — A strong prompt subject gives the sref code more to work with Preview before committing — Generate a few test images to see how the style looks Adjust style weight — If the style is too strong, lower the --sw value Mix and match — Combine codes from different categories for unique blends Save your favorites — When you find a code you love, bookmark it Common Issues The style looks too subtle: Increase --sw to 200 or higher. The style is overpowering: Decrease --sw to 50 or lower. The code doesn’t work: Make sure you’re using the correct format (--sref followed by the number). Sref codes work in Midjourney v6 and later. I want the exact same result: Sref codes apply the style, but each generation is still unique. For maximum consistency, use the same prompt, sref code, and seed number (--seed). Explore more sref codes: Browse the full Midjourney sref codes library, or jump straight into popular styles — 3D sref codes, animation & cartoon sref codes, and abstract sref codes.