Vintage & Retro SREF Codes for Midjourney
Curated vintage and retro Midjourney SREF codes for nostalgic aesthetics from past decades.
Vintage & Retro SREF codes transform your Midjourney prompts into nostalgic images that capture the aesthetics of past eras. These codes apply period-specific characteristics - from film grain and color shifts to fashion and design trends of different decades - creating authentic vintage looks without needing to describe complex technical details. Simply add the code, describe your subject, and let the SREF handle the time-travel aesthetics.
Quick Start:
Use --sref 2038889777 --sw 120 for authentic 1980s-90s aesthetics, or --sref 257359978 --sw 115 for retro textures with vintage vibes.
Match Era to Subject:
Choose SREF codes that match your subject's time period. A 1950s diner works better with mid-century codes than with 1980s synthwave aesthetics.
Browse by Era
1920s-1930s Art Deco & Early Photography
Glamorous Art Deco period with early photographic techniques.
Quick Codes: --sref 2847193560, --sref 3192847560, --sref 1826473509
1940s-1950s Mid-Century & Post-War
Mid-century modern design and post-war optimism.
Quick Codes: --sref 2038889777, --sref 3628174590, --sref 1947583062
1960s-1970s Psychedelic & Disco
Counterculture vibes and groovy aesthetics.
Quick Codes: --sref 419643348, --sref 795590357, --sref 2520959011
1980s Neon & Synthwave
Bold neon colors, geometric patterns, and new wave aesthetics.
Quick Codes: --sref 2038889777, --sref 795590357, --sref 2520959011
1990s Grunge & Early Digital
Alternative culture and early digital aesthetics.
Quick Codes: --sref 514593424, --sref 2038889777, --sref 1537973865
Film Photography & Analog
Authentic film stock characteristics and darkroom aesthetics.
Quick Codes: --sref 1537973865, --sref 2653204188, --sref 2038889777
Polaroid & Instant Photography
Instant camera aesthetics with characteristic borders and color shifts.
Quick Codes: --sref 3192847560, --sref 2653204188, --sref 1947583062
Victorian & Edwardian
19th and early 20th century photography and illustration.
Quick Codes: --sref 1826473509, --sref 3458927106, --sref 2147539680
Quick Tips
1980s portrait:
portrait of a person in 80s fashion --sref 2038889777 --sw 130
Vintage film aesthetic:
street scene, film grain --sref 1537973865 --sw 120
Art Deco poster:
art deco travel poster --sref 2847193560 --sw 140
Polaroid memory:
family gathering, warm tones --sref 3192847560 --sw 125
Enhancing Vintage Effects
Combine SREF codes with period details:
- Mention film stocks (Kodachrome, Fujifilm, etc.)
- Add "film grain" or "faded colors"
- Specify decade-appropriate fashion or props
- Use "vintage" or "retro" in your prompt
Style Weight Guide
- 100-120 - Subtle vintage influence
- 120-150 - Standard period aesthetic
- 150-200 - Strong nostalgic atmosphere
Start with --sw 130 for authentic vintage looks.
Next Steps
Explore all SREF categories or check out Cinematic for film-quality aesthetics.
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