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Akatab font pairings

Fonts that go with Akatab — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Sans Serif6 weightsby SIL International
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
600The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

Akatab is a free sans serif typeface designed by SIL International, added to Google Fonts in 2023.

It comes in 6 weights.

It is the #789 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

With 6 weights, Akatab is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Akatab

Everything starts with a sketch

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HMerriweatherBAkatabeditorial→

A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Akatab's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Good things take time

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HFrauncesBAkatabeditorial→

A classic contrast: Fraunces's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Akatab's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Where craft meets code

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HArvoBAkatabfriendly→

A classic contrast: Arvo's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Akatab's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

The art of saying less

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HAkatabBCormorant Garamondmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Akatab keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cormorant Garamond's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Built for the long run

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HAkatabBRoboto Slabmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Akatab keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Roboto Slab's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Good things take time

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HLobster TwoBAkatabbold→

Lobster Two is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.

Try Akatab in the pairing tool →

How to use Akatab on your website

HTML — paste in <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=Akatab:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Akatab', sans-serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Akatab free for commercial use?

Yes. Akatab is distributed through Google Fonts under an open-source licence, so you can use it for free in personal and commercial projects, including websites, apps, logos and print.

What fonts go well with Akatab?

Good matches for Akatab include Merriweather, Fraunces, Arvo and Cormorant Garamond. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Akatab a variable font?

No. Akatab is available as 6 static weights.

Who designed Akatab?

Akatab was designed by SIL International.