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Cantarell font pairings

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

Sans Serif2 weightsItalicsby Dave Crossland
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400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Cantarell is a free sans serif typeface designed by Dave Crossland, added to Google Fonts in 2010.

It comes in 2 weights with matching italics.

It is the #265 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Cantarell 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 Cantarell

Where craft meets code

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

HCantarellBNewsreadermoderneditorial→

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

Where craft meets code

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

HCantarellBBodoni Modamoderneditorial→

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

Where craft meets code

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

HCantarellBLoramoderneditorial→

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

Ideas that travel well

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

HCantarellBIntermodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Cantarell carries the headings, Inter handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Built for the long run

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

HCantarellBKanitmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Cantarell carries the headings, Kanit handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

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

HCantarellBRobotomodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Cantarell carries the headings, Roboto handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Try Cantarell in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cantarell free for commercial use?

Yes. Cantarell 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 Cantarell?

Good matches for Cantarell include Newsreader, Bodoni Moda, Lora and Inter. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Cantarell a variable font?

No. Cantarell is available as 2 static weights.

Who designed Cantarell?

Cantarell was designed by Dave Crossland.