Color Field & Hard-Edge SREF Codes
Color field and hard-edge abstraction SREF codes for Midjourney featuring pure chromatic compositions, optical effects, and meditative color spaces.
Color Field and Hard-Edge SREF codes create abstract art through the pure language of color. These codes understand chromatic relationships, optical effects, and the emotional power of color without gestural marks or representational content.
Quick Start:
Use --sref 1847392650 --sw 120 for classic color field painting, or --sref 2938471560 --sw 130 for hard-edge geometric abstraction.
Important:
Color field codes work best with minimal prompts. Describe only colors and basic shapes - avoid adding texture, gesture, or object descriptions.
SREF Code Collection
1847392650 - Classic Color Field
Large expanses of color with soft, atmospheric edges inspired by Mark Rothko and Helen Frankenthaler.
Characteristics:
- Soft-edged color rectangles
- Atmospheric depth
- Meditative quality
- Emotional color relationships
Example:
two rectangles, deep purple above soft orange --sref 1847392650 --sw 120
Settings: SW 100-140 | Best with V7, V6.1 | Ideal AR: 2:3, 1:1
Best For:
Perfect for contemplative spaces, meditation apps, album covers, and creating emotional atmospheres through pure color.
2746183950 - Rothko-Inspired Fields
Stacked horizontal rectangles with soft edges and profound emotional depth.
Characteristics:
- Horizontal color bands
- Soft, blurred boundaries
- Layered depth
- Spiritual quality
Example:
three horizontal bands, crimson, burgundy, black --sref 2746183950 --sw 110
Settings: SW 90-130 | Best with V7 | Ideal AR: 2:3 (vertical)
Color Psychology:
Rothko believed colors could evoke deep emotions. Use warm colors (reds, oranges) for intensity, cool colors (blues, grays) for contemplation.
3192847560 - Stain Painting
Color-stained canvas with watercolor-like absorption and organic color bleeding inspired by Helen Frankenthaler.
Characteristics:
- Absorbed, stained quality
- Organic color transitions
- Translucent layers
- Soft, flowing edges
Example:
watercolor stains, pink flowing into turquoise --sref 3192847560 --sw 100
Settings: SW 80-120 | Best with V7, V6.1
Technique:
This code mimics the "soak-stain" technique where diluted paint soaks into raw canvas, creating luminous color.
How to Use Color Field Codes
Choose Your Approach
Select based on edge quality:
- Soft atmospheric →
--sref 1847392650 - Hard geometric →
--sref 2938471560 - Systematic patterns →
--sref 4927361840 - Single color →
--sref 3851927460
Keep Prompts Minimal
Describe only essential elements:
three horizontal bands, orange red black --sref 2746183950 --sw 110
Specify Colors Precisely
Use specific color names:
cadmium yellow and ultramarine blue --sref 2938471560 --sw 130
Choose Appropriate Format
Match aspect ratio to composition:
- Vertical bands →
--ar 2:3 - Horizontal bands →
--ar 3:2 - Targets →
--ar 1:1
Color Specification Techniques
Color field painting is all about precise color relationships.
Specific Color Names
cadmium red, cerulean blue, titanium white --sref 1847392650 --sw 120
Pro Tip:
Artist's color names (cadmium, cerulean, alizarin) produce more sophisticated results than basic names.
Color Relationships
complementary colors, orange and blue --sref 2938471560 --sw 130
Temperature Description
warm ochre above cool gray --sref 2746183950 --sw 110
Color Theory:
Midjourney understands color theory terms: complementary, analogous, triadic, warm, cool, saturated, muted.
Composition Patterns
Two-Color Split:
canvas divided vertically, yellow left, blue right --sref 2938471560 --sw 140
Three-Band Horizontal:
three bands, top red, middle orange, bottom burgundy --sref 2746183950 --sw 110
Concentric Circles:
concentric circles, yellow center to red edge --sref 1627384950 --sw 130
Vertical Stripes:
five vertical stripes, rainbow progression --sref 4927361840 --sw 120
Aspect Ratio Guide
| Ratio | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
--ar 1:1 | Targets, centered forms | Concentric circles |
--ar 2:3 | Vertical bands, Rothko style | Stacked rectangles |
--ar 3:2 | Horizontal bands | Landscape color fields |
--ar 16:9 | Panoramic fields | Wide color expanses |
Note:
Tip: Vertical formats (--ar 2:3) create contemplative, spiritual quality. Horizontal (--ar 3:2) feels more expansive and calm.
Style Weight Guide
| Range | Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 80-110 | Subtle, atmospheric | Soft-edge color fields |
| 110-140 | Clear definition | Most color field work |
| 140-170 | Strong geometric | Hard-edge abstraction |
Note:
Starting Point: Use --sw 120 for balanced results. Lower for softer edges, higher for crisper geometry.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Simple Color Descriptions
two rectangles, crimson above ochre --sref 1847392650
Specific Geometry
vertical stripe pattern, five colors --sref 4927361840
Pure Color Focus
vast field of ultramarine blue --sref 3851927460
Note:
Minimalism is key. Let the colors and shapes speak for themselves.
Color Psychology Guide
Different colors evoke different emotions in color field work:
Warm Colors (Reds, Oranges, Yellows):
- Energizing, passionate, intense
- Use for emotional impact
Cool Colors (Blues, Greens, Purples):
- Calming, contemplative, spiritual
- Use for meditation and peace
Neutrals (Grays, Blacks, Whites):
- Sophisticated, minimal, stark
- Use for modern, clean aesthetics
Rothko's Approach:
Mark Rothko believed his color fields could express basic human emotions: tragedy, ecstasy, doom. Choose colors that match your intended emotional content.
Combining Codes
Mix color field approaches for unique styles:
--sref 1847392650::2 2938471560::1 --sw 120
This combines soft-edge fields (2 parts) with hard-edge precision (1 part).
Hybrid Styles:
Combining soft and hard-edge codes can create interesting transitions between geometric and atmospheric.
Note:
Start with lower style weights (--sw 100-120) when combining codes to maintain clarity.
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