Play font pairings
Fonts that go with Play — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Play is a free sans serif typeface designed by Jonas Hecksher, added to Google Fonts in 2011.
It comes in 2 weights.
It is the #164 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Greek, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
Play 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 Play
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A modern twist on the classic: Play keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Bitter'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: Play keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while EB 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: Play 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.
Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Play carries the headings, Poppins handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Play carries the headings, Rubik handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Play carries the headings, Raleway handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.
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How to use Play on your website
<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=Play:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">font-family: 'Play', sans-serif;Similar fonts to Play
Frequently asked questions
Is Play free for commercial use?
Yes. Play 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 Play?
Good matches for Play include Bitter, EB Garamond, Playfair Display and Poppins. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Play a variable font?
No. Play is available as 2 static weights.
Who designed Play?
Play was designed by Jonas Hecksher.