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Encode Sans font pairings

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

Sans Serif9 weightsVariableby Impallari Type, Andres Torresi
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
100The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
200The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
600The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Encode Sans is a free sans serif typeface designed by Impallari Type, Andres Torresi and Jacques Le Bailly, added to Google Fonts in 2017.

It comes in 9 weights, and is a variable font with width and weight axes.

It is the #228 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.

With 9 weights, Encode Sans is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Encode Sans

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HPlayfair DisplayBEncode Sanseditorial→

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

The future of small business

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

HNewsreaderBEncode Sanseditorial→

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

Ideas that travel well

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

HFrank Ruhl LibreBEncode Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Frank Ruhl Libre's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Encode Sans'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.

HEncode SansBFrauncesmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Encode Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Fraunces'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.

HEncode SansBVollkornmoderneditorial→

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

Try Encode Sans in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Encode Sans free for commercial use?

Yes. Encode 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 Encode Sans?

Good matches for Encode Sans include Playfair Display, Newsreader, Frank Ruhl Libre and Fraunces. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Encode Sans a variable font?

Yes. Encode Sans is a variable font with width (75–125) and weight (100–900) axes.

Who designed Encode Sans?

Encode Sans was designed by Impallari Type, Andres Torresi and Jacques Le Bailly.