Monochromatic & Black and White SREF Codes

Single color explorations and high-contrast black and white minimalist aesthetics.

December 10, 2025
MidjourneySREFMinimalistMonochrome

Dramatic black and white contrast, monochromatic tonal gradients, and pure grayscale minimalism.

Quick Start:

Try --sref 1437169138 --sw 130 for dramatic black and white contrast.

Dramatic Black and White

Code: --sref 1437169138

Strong contrast with bold shadows and highlights.

abstract geometric shapes, high contrast --sref 1437169138 --sw 130

Monochromatic Gradients

Code: --sref 2746183950

Subtle tonal gradients within a single color range.

minimalist portrait, soft gradients, grayscale --sref 2746183950 --sw 120

Pure Grayscale

Code: --sref 3581926470

Textural focus in pure black, white, and gray tones.

textured abstract, grayscale, minimal --sref 3581926470 --sw 125

Tips

  • Emphasize "contrast," "shadows," or "highlights"
  • Use "black and white," "grayscale," or "monochrome"
  • Focus on texture and form over color
  • Mention lighting for dramatic effect

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