Font Pairing Tool

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Playfair Display + Source Sans 3

Serif

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Timeless serif headings with readable sans-serif body. Excellent for luxury brands and magazines.

Why they work: The high contrast and elegant serifs of Playfair create visual interest, while Source Sans provides excellent readability. Both fonts share similar x-heights, creating harmony.

Heading

Playfair Display (700)

serif

Body

Source Sans 3 (400)

sans-serif

Cormorant Garamond + Proza Libre

Serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Refined display serif with warm body text. Perfect for book publishers and literary sites.

Why they work: Cormorant's delicate letterforms contrast beautifully with Proza Libre's friendly humanist shapes. The pairing evokes classic book typography with a modern twist.

Heading

Cormorant Garamond (600)

serif

Body

Proza Libre (400)

sans-serif

Libre Baskerville + Libre Franklin

Serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Traditional Baskerville elegance with modern readability. Great for law firms and academia.

Why they work: Both fonts from the Libre family share consistent metrics and design philosophy. Baskerville's transitional serifs pair naturally with Franklin's neutral geometry.

Heading

Libre Baskerville (700)

serif

Body

Libre Franklin (400)

sans-serif

Merriweather + Open Sans

Serif

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Readable screen serif with versatile sans-serif body. A reliable choice for any content site.

Why they work: Merriweather was designed specifically for screens, and Open Sans is one of the most versatile web fonts. Their similar letter widths create visual consistency.

Heading

Merriweather (700)

serif

Body

Open Sans (400)

sans-serif

Lora + Roboto

Serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Contemporary serif with mechanical sans-serif. Perfect for modern blogs and news sites.

Why they work: Lora's brushed curves soften Roboto's mechanical precision. The contrast between organic and geometric creates visual interest while maintaining readability.

Heading

Lora (700)

serif

Body

Roboto (400)

sans-serif

Inter + Source Serif 4

Sans serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Clean sans-serif headings with elegant serif body text. Perfect for tech blogs and modern publications.

Why they work: Inter's neutral, highly legible design creates clear hierarchy, while Source Serif adds warmth and readability to longer text passages.

Heading

Inter (700)

sans-serif

Body

Source Serif 4 (400)

serif

Poppins + Lato

Sans serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Geometric headings with humanist body text. Great for startups and SaaS products.

Why they work: Poppins' perfect circles and geometric forms contrast with Lato's semi-rounded details. This creates hierarchy while maintaining a cohesive modern aesthetic.

Heading

Poppins (600)

sans-serif

Body

Lato (400)

sans-serif

Montserrat + Roboto

Sans serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Geometric elegance with mechanical precision. The gold standard for corporate websites.

Why they work: Montserrat's urban geometric style pairs naturally with Roboto's friendly yet professional appearance. Both fonts optimize well for web display.

Heading

Montserrat (700)

sans-serif

Body

Roboto (400)

sans-serif

Space Grotesk + Work Sans

Sans serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Bold, quirky headings with neutral body text. Ideal for creative agencies and portfolios.

Why they work: Space Grotesk's unique character shapes add personality to headings, while Work Sans provides clean, readable body text without competing for attention.

Heading

Space Grotesk (700)

sans-serif

Body

Work Sans (400)

sans-serif

Raleway + Nunito

Sans serif

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Elegant thin headings with friendly rounded body. Perfect for wellness and lifestyle brands.

Why they work: Raleway's sophisticated thin strokes create elegant headlines, while Nunito's rounded terminals add warmth and approachability to body text.

Heading

Raleway (600)

sans-serif

Body

Nunito (400)

sans-serif

DM Serif Display + DM Sans

Display

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Elegant serif headings with clean sans-serif body. Perfect for editorial and lifestyle brands.

Why they work: Both fonts from the DM family share consistent design DNA. The display serif adds drama to headlines while DM Sans maintains excellent readability.

Heading

DM Serif Display (400)

display

Body

DM Sans (400)

sans-serif

Oswald + EB Garamond

Display

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Bold condensed headings with classical body. Perfect for news sites and serious content.

Why they work: Oswald's condensed, bold letterforms create impactful headlines, while EB Garamond's traditional design provides comfortable long-form reading.

Heading

Oswald (600)

display

Body

EB Garamond (400)

serif

Archivo Black + PT Serif

Display

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Technical precision with transitional elegance. Great for fintech and enterprise software.

Why they work: Archivo Black's bold, modern appearance creates striking headlines that pair well with PT Serif's classic, reliable body text.

Heading

Archivo Black (400)

display

Body

PT Serif (400)

serif

Bebas Neue + Source Sans 3

Display

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Tall, impactful display headings with clean body text. Great for sports and entertainment.

Why they work: Bebas Neue's tall, narrow uppercase letters create dramatic impact, balanced by Source Sans's neutral, highly readable lowercase.

Heading

Bebas Neue (400)

display

Body

Source Sans 3 (400)

sans-serif

Titan One + Cabin

Display

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Chunky display type with humanist body. Perfect for sports brands and energy drinks.

Why they work: Titan One's bold, rounded forms command attention, while Cabin's humanist design provides approachable, readable body text.

Heading

Titan One (400)

display

Body

Cabin (400)

sans-serif

Pacifico + Quicksand

Handwriting

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Casual script headings with geometric body. Great for beach resorts and lifestyle blogs.

Why they work: Pacifico's relaxed brush script evokes casual elegance, while Quicksand's rounded geometry maintains readability without being too formal.

Heading

Pacifico (400)

handwriting

Body

Quicksand (400)

sans-serif

Dancing Script + Lato

Handwriting

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Elegant script with friendly sans-serif. Perfect for weddings and event sites.

Why they work: Dancing Script's bouncy baseline adds personality to headlines, while Lato's stability grounds the design and ensures readability.

Heading

Dancing Script (700)

handwriting

Body

Lato (400)

sans-serif

Caveat + Inter

Handwriting

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Hand-drawn style with modern precision. Great for personal blogs and creative portfolios.

Why they work: Caveat's casual handwritten style adds personality and warmth, perfectly balanced by Inter's clean, professional appearance.

Heading

Caveat (700)

handwriting

Body

Inter (400)

sans-serif

Sacramento + Open Sans

Handwriting

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Flowing calligraphy with versatile body text. Ideal for boutiques and invitation designs.

Why they work: Sacramento's flowing calligraphic style creates elegant, feminine headlines that pair beautifully with Open Sans's neutral professionalism.

Heading

Sacramento (400)

handwriting

Body

Open Sans (400)

sans-serif

Great Vibes + Raleway

Handwriting

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Ornate script with elegant sans-serif. Perfect for luxury events and formal invitations.

Why they work: Great Vibes' ornamental flourishes create sophisticated headlines, while Raleway's thin strokes maintain elegance without overwhelming the design.

Heading

Great Vibes (400)

handwriting

Body

Raleway (400)

sans-serif

Font Pairing Tips

  • 1.Contrast is key - pair serif with sans-serif, or display with text fonts
  • 2.Use heavier weights for headings and lighter weights for body text
  • 3.Limit yourself to 2-3 fonts per project for visual consistency
  • 4.Consider the mood - playful fonts for fun brands, serif for luxury

Typography Best Practices

  • -Set body text at 16-18px for optimal readability on screens
  • -Line height of 1.5-1.7 for body text improves readability
  • -Keep line lengths between 45-75 characters for comfortable reading
  • -Use font-display: swap to prevent invisible text during font loading