• Warm colors  draw the viewer in, creating a feeling of intimacy or excitement.
• Cool colors evoke calmness, tranquility, and sometimes melancholy. 
• Complementary colors create a bold visual contrast, which can heighten a scene’s emotional tension.

Color Mood

Great Color Pairs

• Bright Yellow vs. Deep Blue — Hope amidst sadness or despair
• Golden Glow vs. Midnight Navy — Resilience shining through adversity
• Soft White vs. Charcoal Black — Innocence or purity in the face of darkness
• Warm Orange vs. Dark Teal — Optimism amidst melancholy
• Crimson Red vs. Cool Slate Blue — Passion contrasting with calm detachment
• Vibrant Orange vs. Deep Teal — Creativity shining through calm or melancholy
• Burnished Gold vs. Cobalt Blue — Royalty or resilience in a cool, detached environment
• Bright Magenta vs. Shadowy Green — Bold, lively energy against nature’s depth

Color Types

• Analogous Colors: Uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel for a cohesive and harmonious effect.
• Complementary Colors: Uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel for a bold and contrasting look.
• Cool Tones: Focuses on blues, greens, and purples, creating a calming and serene atmosphere. Inspires calmness, serenity, and peace. Try “cool ocean tones” or “cool moonlight palette” for a tranquil atmosphere.
• Earth Tones: Colors that are reminiscent of nature, such as browns, greens, and tans, creating a grounded and organic feel. Captures the natural world’s richness. Experiment with “earth-tone landscape palette” or “earthy browns and greens” for grounding compositions.
• Gradient Hues: A gradual transition from one color to another, creating a soft and harmonious blend.
• Jewel Tones: Rich, deep colors like emerald green, sapphire blue, and ruby red that exude luxury and elegance.
• Monochromatic: Uses different shades, tones, and tints of a single hue for a unified and harmonious look. Built upon a single hue and its variations, this creates a unified and elegant feel. Use keywords like “monochromatic blue” or “monochromatic green” to experiment.
• Muted Tones: Colors that have been dulled or desaturated, often used for a vintage or retro effect. Provides a subdued and contemplative quality. Experiment with “muted jewel tones” or “low-saturation landscape palette”.
• Nautical Colors: Incorporates navy blue, white, and red for a fresh and crisp maritime feel.
• Neutral Tones: Incorporates grays, beiges, and other neutral colors for a subtle and sophisticated appearance. Offers a subtle and balanced foundation. Explore “neutral beige palette” or “neutral gray tones” for versatility.
• Pastel Tones: Soft and pale colors, often used for a gentle and soothing effect. Exudes softness, tenderness, and whimsy. Try “pastel rainbow palette” or “muted pastel tones” for a dreamlike feel.
• Playful Colors: Bright and vibrant hues that bring energy and fun to an image, often using a mix of contrasting colors.
• Pop Art Colors: Vibrant and bold colors inspired by the pop art movement, often with high contrast.
• Tropical Colors: Bright and lively colors inspired by tropical environments, such as turquoise, coral, and lime green.
• Vintage: Explore “vintage poster palette” or “pastel vintage hues” for a touch of history.
• Warm Tones: Incorporates reds, oranges, yellows, and browns, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort. It defines energy, passion, and optimism. You can use terms like “warm sunset colors” or “warm desert palette” for vibrant results.

Color Names

Examples

• “A cyberpunk scene with neon colors like blues, purples, and pinks.”
• “A sunset landscape with warm hues of orange, red, and yellow transitioning to soft purples and blues.”
• “A vintage poster with muted and desaturated colors like teal, ochre, and olive green.”

Tips

• 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.

Basic Color Palette Quick Overview

• Color Balance: Use keywords like “warm,” “cool,” or “contrast” to manipulate the overall temperature and balance.
• Harmony: Strive for color harmony by considering analogous or complementary schemes.
• Saturation: Control the intensity of colors with terms like “saturated,” “muted,” or “pastel.”
• Value: Use “light,” “dark,” or “high contrast” to adjust the brightness and value relationships.