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Aref Ruqaa font pairings

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

Serif2 weightsby Abdullah Aref, Khaled Hosny
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Aref Ruqaa is a free serif typeface designed by Abdullah Aref, Khaled Hosny and Hermann Zapf, added to Google Fonts in 2016.

It comes in 2 weights.

It is the #654 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Arabic, Latin and Latin Extended characters.

Aref Ruqaa has a limited set of weights, so it is best used for headings or short text alongside a more extensive family.

Fonts that pair well with Aref Ruqaa

A field guide to good ideas

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

HAref RuqaaBOswaldeditorial→

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

Design is how it works

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

HAref RuqaaBOutfiteditorial→

A classic contrast: Aref Ruqaa's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Outfit'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.

HAref RuqaaBNunitoeditorial→

A classic contrast: Aref Ruqaa's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Nunito'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.

HAref RuqaaBNunito Sanseditorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HAref RuqaaBPoppinseditorial→

A classic contrast: Aref Ruqaa's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Poppins'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.

HAref RuqaaBBitterclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Aref Ruqaa for headlines and Bitter for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try Aref Ruqaa in the pairing tool →

How to use Aref Ruqaa 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=Aref+Ruqaa:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Aref Ruqaa', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aref Ruqaa free for commercial use?

Yes. Aref Ruqaa 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 Aref Ruqaa?

Good matches for Aref Ruqaa include Oswald, Outfit, Nunito and Nunito Sans. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Aref Ruqaa a variable font?

No. Aref Ruqaa is available as 2 static weights.

Who designed Aref Ruqaa?

Aref Ruqaa was designed by Abdullah Aref, Khaled Hosny and Hermann Zapf.