Merriweather font pairings
Fonts that go with Merriweather — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Merriweather is a free serif typeface designed by Sorkin Type, added to Google Fonts in 2011.
It comes in 7 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with optical size, width and weight axes.
It is the #26 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.
With 7 weights, Merriweather is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Merriweather
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A wide geometric sans for punchy headings and a sturdy screen serif built for long reads.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Two of the most-read screen fonts on the web — sturdy, safe and highly legible.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Elegant thin-stroke headings with a robust serif for comfortable paragraphs.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Inter'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: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Rubik'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: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Plus Jakarta Sans's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
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How to use Merriweather on your website
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Merriweather:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;Similar fonts to Merriweather
Frequently asked questions
Is Merriweather free for commercial use?
Yes. Merriweather 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 Merriweather?
Good matches for Merriweather include Montserrat, Open Sans, Raleway and Inter. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Merriweather a variable font?
Yes. Merriweather is a variable font with optical size (18–144), width (87–112) and weight (300–900) axes.
Who designed Merriweather?
Merriweather was designed by Sorkin Type.