What is a font pairing?

A font pairing is a combination of two fonts (typically one for headings and one for body text) that work well together visually. Good font pairings create contrast and harmony, making text more readable and visually appealing.

How do I find a good font pairing?

Browse through curated font pairings from Google Fonts, preview how they look together, and select the one that matches your design style. Each pairing includes a heading font and a body font that complement each other.

Can I use custom fonts?

Yes! Select 'Custom' mode and enter any Google Font name for both heading and body text. The tool will load and preview your custom font combination.

What makes a good font pairing?

Good font pairings combine contrast (different styles, weights, or families) with harmony (complementary characteristics). Common strategies: serif + sans-serif, bold + regular, or contrasting weights of the same family.

How do I use the font pairing in my project?

Copy the Google Fonts import link and CSS code provided. Add the import link to your HTML and use the CSS font-family values in your stylesheets. The code is ready to use immediately.

Is the font pairing generator free?

Yes, completely free! No registration, no limits, no hidden fees. All font pairings use Google Fonts, which are free to use in any project.

🔤 Font Pairing Generator

Discover beautiful font pairings from Google Fonts. Preview heading and body text combinations.

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Sample Text

Heading Size: 48px

Body Size: 16px

Select Font Pairing

CSS Code

/* Add to your HTML <head> */
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;700&family=Source+Sans+Pro:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

/* CSS */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

body, p {
  font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;
}

Note: Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts. Make sure to add the link tag to your HTML head before using the fonts in your CSS.

What is Font Pairing?

Font pairing is the art of combining two or more typefaces that complement each other to create visually appealing and readable typography. Good font pairings create contrast and hierarchy while maintaining harmony in your design.

The key to successful font pairing is finding fonts that have enough contrast to be distinct but share enough characteristics to work together. Common strategies include pairing serif with sans-serif, or using different weights of the same font family.

Font Pairing Principles

🎯 Contrast

Pair fonts with different characteristics (serif/sans-serif, weight, size) to create visual hierarchy.

🎨 Harmony

Choose fonts that share similar proportions, x-height, or design philosophy for cohesion.

📖 Readability

Ensure both fonts are highly readable at their intended sizes and contexts.

⚖️ Balance

Use one font for headings and another for body text, maintaining clear visual distinction.

Best Practices

✓Limit Fonts: Use 2-3 fonts maximum to avoid visual clutter and maintain consistency.
✓Size Ratio: Maintain a clear size difference between heading and body fonts (typically 1.5-2x).
✓Test Readability: Always test font pairings at actual sizes and in context before finalizing.
✓Google Fonts: All fonts in this tool are from Google Fonts, ensuring fast loading and wide compatibility.