DM Sans font pairings
Fonts that go with DM Sans — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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DM Sans is a free sans serif typeface designed by Colophon Foundry, added to Google Fonts in 2019.
It comes in 10 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with optical size and weight axes.
It is the #13 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.
With 10 weights, DM Sans is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with DM Sans
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A superfamily match: shared proportions, opposite personalities.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Playfair Display's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while DM Sans'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: Fraunces's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while DM Sans'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: Newsreader's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while DM Sans'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: DM Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cormorant 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: DM Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bitter's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use DM Sans on your website
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;Similar fonts to DM Sans
Frequently asked questions
Is DM Sans free for commercial use?
Yes. DM Sans 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 DM Sans?
Good matches for DM Sans include DM Serif Display, Playfair Display, Fraunces and Newsreader. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is DM Sans a variable font?
Yes. DM Sans is a variable font with optical size (9–40) and weight (100–1000) axes.
Who designed DM Sans?
DM Sans was designed by Colophon Foundry.