IBM Plex Sans font pairings
Fonts that go with IBM Plex Sans — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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IBM Plex Sans is a free sans serif typeface designed by Mike Abbink and Bold Monday, added to Google Fonts in 2018.
It comes in 7 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with width and weight axes.
It is the #35 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Greek, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
With 7 weights, IBM Plex Sans is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with IBM Plex Sans
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Engineered together — a dependable choice for docs, products and dashboards.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Libre Baskerville's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while IBM Plex 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: Spectral's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while IBM Plex 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: Cinzel's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while IBM Plex 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: IBM Plex Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Newsreader'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: IBM Plex Sans keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Crimson Text's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use IBM Plex Sans on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is IBM Plex Sans free for commercial use?
Yes. IBM Plex 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 IBM Plex Sans?
Good matches for IBM Plex Sans include IBM Plex Serif, Libre Baskerville, Spectral and Cinzel. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is IBM Plex Sans a variable font?
Yes. IBM Plex Sans is a variable font with width (75–100) and weight (100–700) axes.
Who designed IBM Plex Sans?
IBM Plex Sans was designed by Mike Abbink and Bold Monday.