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Mada font pairings

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

Sans Serif8 weightsVariableby Khaled Hosny, Paul D. Hunt
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
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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Mada is a free sans serif typeface designed by Khaled Hosny and Paul D. Hunt, added to Google Fonts in 2017.

It comes in 8 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #438 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Arabic, Latin and Latin Extended characters.

With 8 weights, Mada is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Mada

Everything starts with a sketch

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

HEB GaramondBMadaeditorial→

A classic contrast: EB Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Mada'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.

HRoboto SlabBMadafriendly→

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

HLoraBMadaeditorial→

A classic contrast: Lora's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Mada'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.

HMadaBCormorant Garamondmoderneditorial→

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

The art of saying less

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

HMadaBFrauncesmoderneditorial→

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

Try Mada in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mada free for commercial use?

Yes. Mada 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 Mada?

Good matches for Mada include EB Garamond, Roboto Slab, Lora and Cormorant Garamond. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Mada a variable font?

Yes. Mada is a variable font with a weight (200–900) axis.

Who designed Mada?

Mada was designed by Khaled Hosny and Paul D. Hunt.