Quicksand font pairings
Fonts that go with Quicksand — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Quicksand is a free sans serif typeface designed by Andrew Paglinawan, added to Google Fonts in 2011.
It comes in 5 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #39 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.
With 5 weights, Quicksand is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Quicksand
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 Quicksand'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: EB Garamond's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Quicksand'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: Fraunces's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Quicksand'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: Quicksand keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Spectral'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: Quicksand keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Crimson Text'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.
Changa One is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
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How to use Quicksand on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Quicksand free for commercial use?
Yes. Quicksand 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 Quicksand?
Good matches for Quicksand include Bitter, EB Garamond, Fraunces and Spectral. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Quicksand a variable font?
Yes. Quicksand is a variable font with a weight (300–700) axis.
Who designed Quicksand?
Quicksand was designed by Andrew Paglinawan.