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DM Serif Text font pairings

Fonts that go with DM Serif Text — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Serif1 weightItalicsby Colophon Foundry
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !?&@€$%

DM Serif Text is a free serif typeface designed by Colophon Foundry, added to Google Fonts in 2019.

It comes in 1 weight with matching italics.

It is the #212 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

DM Serif Text 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 DM Serif Text

The art of saying less

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

HDM Serif TextBOpen Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: DM Serif Text's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Open Sans'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.

HDM Serif TextBLatoeditorial→

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

Make something people love

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

HDM Serif TextBRobotoeditorial→

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

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HDM Serif TextBOswaldeditorial→

A classic contrast: DM Serif Text's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald'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.

HDM Serif TextBKaniteditorial→

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

A field guide to good ideas

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

HDM Serif TextBMerriweatherclassic→

Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: DM Serif Text for headlines and Merriweather for comfortable, continuous reading.

Try DM Serif Text in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is DM Serif Text free for commercial use?

Yes. DM Serif Text 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 Serif Text?

Good matches for DM Serif Text include Open Sans, Lato, Roboto and Oswald. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is DM Serif Text a variable font?

No. DM Serif Text is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed DM Serif Text?

DM Serif Text was designed by Colophon Foundry.