Cairo Play font pairings
Fonts that go with Cairo Play — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Cairo Play is a free sans serif typeface designed by Mohamed Gaber and Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino, added to Google Fonts in 2022.
It comes in 9 weights, and is a variable font with slant and weight axes.
It is the #1,150 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Arabic, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
With 9 weights, Cairo Play is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Cairo Play
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Cairo Play's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Cormorant's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Cairo Play's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Amiri's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Cairo Play's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: Cairo Play keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while EB Garamond's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: Cairo Play keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Crimson Text's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Comfortaa is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
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How to use Cairo Play on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cairo Play free for commercial use?
Yes. Cairo Play 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 Cairo Play?
Good matches for Cairo Play include Merriweather, Cormorant, Amiri and EB Garamond. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Cairo Play a variable font?
Yes. Cairo Play is a variable font with slant (-11–11) and weight (200–1000) axes.
Who designed Cairo Play?
Cairo Play was designed by Mohamed Gaber and Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino.