{"id":419,"date":"2017-05-23T15:19:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T19:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garettcreative.com\/?p=419"},"modified":"2021-10-20T08:26:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:26:49","slug":"21-google-fonts-combinations-for-websites-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garett.co\/21-google-fonts-combinations-for-websites-brands","title":{"rendered":"21 Google Fonts Combinations For Websites & Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once upon a time we were stuck using the same 8 system-default fonts for web design. Thankfully with the rise of web fonts and companies like Google have made it easy to change that. Using Google Fonts is the most widely used way to add great looking type to your website. So let’s explore 21 Google Fonts combinations you can use on your website or brand visuals.
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Why does it matter what fonts you use on your website?<\/h2>\n

The actual copy (words you use) are only half of your message. Every font you use has related emotions, feelings, and vibes associated with them.<\/p>\n

Believe it or not, your typography choices can build trust, evoke passion, or even create a sense of power. Imagine trying to a $100+ a month SEO tools like Semrush does with Comic Sans as your brand’s font choice? Yikes.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Using a font like Comic Sans would give potential customers a playful and childish feel and turn them off to the higher pricetag that\u2019s targeted towards professional webmasters, big businesses, and SEO gurus. That is assuming they\u2019d even make it to the pricing page as Comic Sans takes away a huge amount of credibility and trust in a product.<\/p>\n

What about font combinations? Why would you use more than one font for your brand and website?<\/h2>\n

Using a single font can convey a specific feeling, but pairing two together can give your visuals a clearer picture of your story. A singular minimal type choice like Open Sans looks good, but if it\u2019s the only font used in your brand\u2019s visuals, it could appear too plain. However pairing it with another font like Lora makes the visuals more classy.<\/p>\n

21 Google Fonts combinations with visual examples and who should use them<\/h2>\n

Using a combination of fonts also helps separate<\/span> headers from paragraphs, which provides a more enjoyable reading experience.<\/p>\n

Below you’ll discover 21 Google Fonts combinations with examples I\u2019ve created that look amazing when paired together. Feel free to use these for your brand or website.<\/p>\n

Remember that the accompanying images below are just examples of what they could look like in any blog, book, or hero image. The sizes, colors, weights, and decorations can all vary and still look good!<\/em><\/p>\n

Open Sans + PT Sans<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Open<\/p>\n

These two fonts make a clean and classic look that works with any design. Open Sans is usually a goto option for paragraphs, but when making the font weight bold or extra bold it looks great for headers. PT Sans is a minimal font that pairs nicely and is easy to read \u2013 the most important aspect to choosing a font for copy.<\/p>\n

The Open Sans and PT Sans combination can be used for most modern brands and looks great on blogs.<\/p>\n

Quicksand + Source Sans Pro<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Quicksand<\/p>\n

Quicksand is great for headlines. With a thinner font weight it works great for more feminine designs, with the thicker font weight it\u2019s great for minimal designs. Source Sans Pro contrasts in just the right way for body copy as it\u2019s modern and a bit flirty.<\/p>\n

The Quicksand and Source Sans Pro combination is great for brands that are empowering, flirty, chic, and modern.<\/p>\n

This recommended combination used to be for Droid Sans. Since that font is no longer available via Google Fonts, Source Sans Pro is similar enough and will fit right in perfectly, as the updated image shows.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeseva One + Josefin Sans<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Yevesa<\/p>\n

The styled serifs of Yeseva One in the headline gives it a premium, yet classic vibe while Josefin Sans is a tall clean font that pairs well and fits the theme.<\/p>\n

The Yeseva One and Josefin Sans combination is best used by brands and websites going for a more luxurious, retro, or classy vibe.<\/p>\n

Yellowtail + Lato<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Yellowtail<\/p>\n

If you want an attractive script that will fit in with most designs, Yellowtail is your best bet. It\u2019s Google Fonts most neutral and compact script that doesn\u2019t over accentuate. Pairing it with a crisp font like Lato on the body will give your website a great feel.<\/p>\n

The Yellowtail and Lato combination is good for brands with high energy or fun and friendly personalities.<\/p>\n

Open Sans Condensed + Lora<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Open<\/p>\n

Open Sans Condensed in caps looks professional and prominent, while Lora (especially in italics like the example) is gorgeous. This pair works for most designs especially blogs or product pages.<\/p>\n

The Open Sans Condensed and Lora combination works for brands that are modern, classy, or professional.<\/p>\n

Raleway + Libre Baskerville<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Raleway<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that Raleway was made for headlines. The stylized letters stand out from typical sans serif fonts and give it a little extra character. Libre Baskerville is a classic serif font that contrasts enough and is easy on the eyes \u2013 this makes a great pairing for most designs.<\/p>\n

The Raleway and Libre Baskerville combination is for brands that have a prominent personality, long content blogs, and magazine-style content.<\/p>\n

Rubik + Roboto Mono<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Rubik<\/p>\n

The thickness of Rubik paired with the wide and super clean look of Roboto Mono is great for reading. This combination would be great for tech blogs and similar websites.<\/p>\n

The Rubik and Roboto Mono combination works great with almost any visual style. Modern brands with minimalistic vibes or irreverent personalities will love this combination.<\/p>\n

Playfair Display + Quattrocento Sans<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Playfair<\/p>\n

Playfair Display is fairly versatile for a font that is extremely stylized while Quattrocento Sans is so beautiful and clean that the pair compliment each other in all the right ways.<\/p>\n

The Playfair Display and Quattrocento Sans combination is great for both passionate brands or even modern corporate vibes.<\/p>\n

Merriweather Sans + Merriweather<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Merriweather<\/p>\n

Same font family combinations can be stunning. You can swap the serif and sans serif versions of Merriweather into either spot (headline or body), but in this case the smooth sans serif version in the headline draws you in, while the original serif Merriweather is beautifully entertaining to read.<\/p>\n

The Merriweather Sans and Merriweather combination is super clean and perfect for brands in pop culture or with energetic, bold, or hip personalities.<\/p>\n

Oswald + Noto Serif<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Oswald<\/p>\n

Oswald is a fantastic and versatile font that looks amazing as headers. You can use it at any weight, decoration, or in all caps and it still looks great. Noto Serif on the other hand is one of my favorite serifs available on Google Fonts.<\/p>\n

The Oswald and Noto Serif combination is perfect for brands that are sleek, impactful, or need to build trust with their audience.<\/p>\n

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