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Padauk font pairings

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

Sans Serif2 weightsby SIL International
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Padauk is a free sans serif typeface designed by SIL International, added to Google Fonts in 2016.

It comes in 2 weights.

It is the #882 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Padauk 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 Padauk

Ideas that travel well

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

HPadaukBPlayfair Displaymoderneditorial→

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

Ideas that travel well

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

HPadaukBBittermoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Padauk keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bitter'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.

HPadaukBCormorant Garamondmoderneditorial→

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

Design is how it works

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

HPadaukBKanitmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Padauk carries the headings, Kanit handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Notes from the studio

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

HPadaukBOpen Sansmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Padauk carries the headings, Open Sans handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Built for the long run

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

HPadaukBRubikmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Padauk carries the headings, Rubik handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Try Padauk in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Padauk free for commercial use?

Yes. Padauk 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 Padauk?

Good matches for Padauk include Playfair Display, Bitter, Cormorant Garamond and Kanit. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Padauk a variable font?

No. Padauk is available as 2 static weights.

Who designed Padauk?

Padauk was designed by SIL International.