Palanquin font pairings
Fonts that go with Palanquin — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Palanquin is a free sans serif typeface designed by Pria Ravichandran, added to Google Fonts in 2015.
It comes in 7 weights.
It is the #470 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Devanagari, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
With 7 weights, Palanquin is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Palanquin
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Lora's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Palanquin'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 Palanquin'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: Bodoni Moda's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Palanquin'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: Palanquin keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Cormorant Garamond'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: Palanquin keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Playfair Display'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.
Special Elite is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
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How to use Palanquin on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palanquin free for commercial use?
Yes. Palanquin 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 Palanquin?
Good matches for Palanquin include Lora, Libre Baskerville, Bodoni Moda and Cormorant Garamond. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Palanquin a variable font?
No. Palanquin is available as 7 static weights.
Who designed Palanquin?
Palanquin was designed by Pria Ravichandran.