Fonts that go with DM Sans
DM Sans is a low-contrast geometric sans with a friendly, rounded feel, popular on startup and SaaS sites. Here are the 5 Google Fonts that pair best with it, each rendered live.
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The best DM Sans pairings
01 · DM Serif Display + DM Sans
Design that makes the first impression last
Good type does its work quietly. The headline sets the voice, the body carries the reading, and the contrast between them tells the eye where to go first.
DM Serif Display sets bold, high-contrast headlines with a fashion-magazine feel, and DM Sans is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy. A serif over a sans-serif is the classic pairing: the change of structure makes the hierarchy obvious at a glance.
02 · Fraunces + DM Sans
Design that makes the first impression last
Good type does its work quietly. The headline sets the voice, the body carries the reading, and the contrast between them tells the eye where to go first.
Fraunces gives headlines soft, characterful warmth, and DM Sans is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy. A serif over a sans-serif is the classic pairing: the change of structure makes the hierarchy obvious at a glance.
03 · Playfair Display + DM Sans
Design that makes the first impression last
Good type does its work quietly. The headline sets the voice, the body carries the reading, and the contrast between them tells the eye where to go first.
Playfair Display brings high-contrast, classic elegance to headlines, and DM Sans is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy. A serif over a sans-serif is the classic pairing: the change of structure makes the hierarchy obvious at a glance.
04 · Space Grotesk + DM Sans
Design that makes the first impression last
Good type does its work quietly. The headline sets the voice, the body carries the reading, and the contrast between them tells the eye where to go first.
Space Grotesk gives headlines quirky, technical character, and DM Sans is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy. Two sans-serifs pair through contrast of weight and width: set the headline heavy and tight, the body regular and open.
05 · Cormorant Garamond + DM Sans
Design that makes the first impression last
Good type does its work quietly. The headline sets the voice, the body carries the reading, and the contrast between them tells the eye where to go first.
Cormorant Garamond gives headlines a delicate, high-end Garamond elegance, and DM Sans is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy. A serif over a sans-serif is the classic pairing: the change of structure makes the hierarchy obvious at a glance.
Use the top pairing
import { DM_Serif_Display, DM_Sans } from "next/font/google";
export const heading = DM_Serif_Display({
subsets: ["latin"],
weight: "400",
variable: "--font-heading",
});
export const body = DM_Sans({
subsets: ["latin"],
weight: ["400", "700"],
variable: "--font-body",
});Palettes that use DM Sans
More font pairings
Questions, answered.
The things people ask before they start building.
What font goes well with DM Sans?
DM Serif Display, Fraunces, Playfair Display, Space Grotesk and Cormorant Garamond all pair well with DM Sans. DM Serif Display sets bold, high-contrast headlines with a fashion-magazine feel, and DM Sans is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy. A serif over a sans-serif is the classic pairing: the change of structure makes the hierarchy obvious at a glance.
Is DM Sans good for headings or body text?
DM Sans is a sans-serif that works best for both headlines and body text: it keeps headlines friendly and geometric as a headline and is light and open, so long paragraphs never feel heavy in paragraphs.
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