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SREF codes

Lanternblack FolktaleTested!

Lanternblack Folktale style, Midjourney V8.2, render 1 of 4
Lanternblack Folktale style, Midjourney V8.2, render 2 of 4
Lanternblack Folktale style, Midjourney V8.2, render 3 of 4
Lanternblack Folktale style, Midjourney V8.2, render 4 of 4

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Observations

Across all four renders, the style uses clean, fine dark outlines, flat cel-like color areas, and selectively detailed costume and surface marks against near-black backgrounds. Warm cream, ochre, and orange accents create strong contrast, while glowing sparks and fantastical figures give the scenes a dark, surreal storybook atmosphere.

Look terms

Colours

Earlier versions

Same code, different picture. Midjourney changed how it reads SREF codes after V6.1, so V8.2 turns this code into a new style. The old one still works: add  or .

Applications

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