Montserrat font pairings
Fonts that go with Montserrat — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Montserrat is a free sans serif typeface designed by Julieta Ulanovsky, Sol Matas, Juan Pablo del Peral and Jacques Le Bailly, added to Google Fonts in 2011.
It comes in 9 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #5 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.
With 9 weights, Montserrat is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Montserrat
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.
A classic contrast: Bitter's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Montserrat'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: Libre Baskerville's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Montserrat'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 Montserrat'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: Montserrat keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Lora'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: Montserrat keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bodoni Moda's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.
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How to use Montserrat on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montserrat free for commercial use?
Yes. Montserrat 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 Montserrat?
Good matches for Montserrat include Merriweather, Bitter, Libre Baskerville and Cinzel. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Montserrat a variable font?
Yes. Montserrat is a variable font with a weight (100–900) axis.
Who designed Montserrat?
Montserrat was designed by Julieta Ulanovsky, Sol Matas, Juan Pablo del Peral and Jacques Le Bailly.