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    Pony Enhanced VAE Pastels - Pastel Helper V1
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    A series of specific use case VAEs to use for Pony (or SDXL) models.

    Standard: Found Here
    Nothing new to see here, the same as the one released by StabilityAI. Included here so that it may be specifically used with the on-site generator for models that have incorrect VAE or muted VAE.

    Pastel:
    A new VAE that is specifically designed to help you get the soft, pastel colored images. Use a lower CFG aroun 2-5 to assist in desaturating colors. The VAE will do the rest.

    Skin Details:
    Coming shortly...

    Description

    For use in making pastel images with muted colors and low contrast. Use very low CFG settings around 2-5 to help desaturate colors.

    FAQ

    Comments (4)

    t4cotuesd4yOct 9, 2024
    CivitAI

    For some reason this doesn't show up in the on-site generator.

    AstroDemonsNov 11, 2024
    CivitAI

    Any chance you'd make this for SDXL? the low contrast is perfect and does (sort of) work if I use it with a non-pony checkpoint except it really washed out my facedetailer, hence me asking.

    qekJul 4, 2025

    Works as intended with SDXL

    conkikhon406Jan 20, 2026
    CivitAI

    this vae make a flashbang when used for hires fix