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Inria Serif font pairings

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

Serif3 weightsItalicsby Grégori Vincens, Jérémie Hornus
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Inria Serif is a free serif typeface designed by Grégori Vincens and Jérémie Hornus, added to Google Fonts in 2019.

It comes in 3 weights with matching italics.

It is the #585 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Inria Serif 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 Inria Serif

Good things take time

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

HInria SerifBRobotoeditorial→

A classic contrast: Inria Serif's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Roboto'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.

HInria SerifBIBM Plex Sanseditorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HInria SerifBOpen Sanseditorial→

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

HRoboto CondensedBInria Serifmoderneditorial→

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

Make something people love

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

HDM SansBInria Serifmoderneditorial→

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

Notes from the studio

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

HBlack Ops OneBInria Serifbold→

Black Ops One brings character to headlines, and Inria Serif adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.

Try Inria Serif in the pairing tool →

How to use Inria Serif 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=Inria+Serif:wght@300;400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Inria Serif', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Inria Serif free for commercial use?

Yes. Inria Serif 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 Inria Serif?

Good matches for Inria Serif include Roboto, IBM Plex Sans, Open Sans and Roboto Condensed. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Inria Serif a variable font?

No. Inria Serif is available as 3 static weights.

Who designed Inria Serif?

Inria Serif was designed by Grégori Vincens and Jérémie Hornus.