Mastering Color Techniques in Midjourney v5 (with example prompts)

"A comprehensive guide to achieving the ideal color in Midjourney"

Unlock the full potential of color in Midjourney v5 by following these expert tips and tricks, which provide a variety of approaches and examples to help you fine-tune your creations.

Working with Color Palettes

Begin by experimenting with broad color palettes, such as autumn colors, winter colors, cold colors, warm colors, vibrant colors, muted colors, or tropical colors. Exploring different palettes can help you discover unique and captivating combinations that enhance your image.

Here are some good examples of prompts for mastering color techniques in Midjourney:

"Vibrant colors"

A building with stairs in constructivist architecture style, production quality, exquisite detail, vibrant colors --v 5.2

"Cool colors"

A building with stairs in constructivist architecture style, production quality, exquisite detail, cool colors --v 5.2

"Harmonizing colors"

A building with stairs in constructivist architecture style, production quality, exquisite detail, harmonizing colors --v 5.2

"Balanced colors"

A building with stairs in constructivist architecture style, production quality, exquisite detail, harmonizing colors --v 5.2

"Monochromatic colors"

A building with stairs in constructivist architecture style, production quality, exquisite detail, monochromatic colors --v 5.2

"Tropical colors"

A building with stairs in constructivist architecture style, production quality, exquisite detail, tropical colors --v 5.2

To create effective prompts, it's important to provide specific and detailed information to ensure the AI generates the desired image. Start with a basic outline, enhance it with style and keywords, and master the art of description, style, and customization. Using the Midjourney prompt structure table, you can create a well-structured and detailed Midjourney prompt that accurately describes the image you want to generate. 

Finally, iterate and experiment with different combinations of descriptions, styles, keywords, and settings to discover new possibilities and create more powerful and captivating images.

Adjusting Color Weights

Remove or emphasize specific colors by assigning them negative or positive weights, respectively. For instance, using "red::2 a small creek divides a vast meadow" will add a red hue to the entire image. Similarly, you could try "blue::1.5 a serene lakeside scene" to accentuate the blue tones.

Utilizing Rerolls and v-Rolls for Color Refinement

Write naturally about color and employ rerolls and v-rolls to generate variations until the colors align with your vision. For example, "a blonde blue-eyed queen wearing a brocade green and gold gown" might require rerolls or v-roll grid selections to guide Midjourney towards the desired outcome. 

A list of tips when playing with colors

Here are some advanced techniques for creating Midjourney prompts with color themes:

• Specify the colors you want to see in your image to create a specific color theme
• Harmonize tones to create a cohesive and visually pleasing color palette
• Use the "stylize" parameter to influence how strongly Midjourney's style training is applied. This can help you create images that are more connected to the prompt or more artistic
• Experiment with different stylization values to find the perfect balance between accuracy and artistic expression.
• Blend and balance colors to create a dynamic and visually interesting image.
• Use the "preferred options" function to create shortcuts for frequently used prompts.
• Test and refine your prompts through trial and error to discover new possibilities and create more powerful and captivating images.

​​​​Here's a list of 15 color styles suitable for creating images:

1. Warm Tones: Incorporates reds, oranges, yellows, and browns, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort.

2. Pastel Tones: Soft and pale colors, often used for a gentle and soothing effect.

3. Monochromatic: Uses different shades, tones, and tints of a single hue for a unified and harmonious look.

4. Playful Colors: Bright and vibrant hues that bring energy and fun to an image, often using a mix of contrasting colors.

5. Cool Tones: Focuses on blues, greens, and purples, creating a calming and serene atmosphere.

6. Neutral Tones: Incorporates grays, beiges, and other neutral colors for a subtle and sophisticated appearance.

7. Jewel Tones: Rich, deep colors like emerald green, sapphire blue, and ruby red that exude luxury and elegance.

8. Earth Tones: Colors that are reminiscent of nature, such as browns, greens, and tans, creating a grounded and organic feel.

9. Muted Tones: Colors that have been dulled or desaturated, often used for a vintage or retro effect.

10. Gradient Hues: A gradual transition from one color to another, creating a soft and harmonious blend.

11. Complementary Colors: Uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel for a bold and contrasting look.

12. Analogous Colors: Uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel for a cohesive and harmonious effect.

13. Pop Art Colors: Vibrant and bold colors inspired by the pop art movement, often with high contrast.

14. Nautical Colors: Incorporates navy blue, white, and red for a fresh and crisp maritime feel.

15. Tropical Colors: Bright and lively colors inspired by tropical environments, such as turquoise, coral, and lime green.

More on color techniques in Midjourney

Also check out this blogpost: https://stefvanlooveren.me/blog/color-palettes-usage-midjourney-examples