Red Hat Text font pairings
Fonts that go with Red Hat Text — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Red Hat Text is a free sans serif typeface designed by MCKL, added to Google Fonts in 2019.
It comes in 5 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #193 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.
With 5 weights, Red Hat Text is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Red Hat Text
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 Red Hat Text'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 Red Hat Text'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 Red Hat Text'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: Red Hat Text 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.
A modern twist on the classic: Red Hat Text 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.
Abril Fatface is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
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How to use Red Hat Text on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat Text free for commercial use?
Yes. Red Hat Text 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 Red Hat Text?
Good matches for Red Hat Text include Libre Baskerville, Cinzel, Fraunces and Playfair Display. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Red Hat Text a variable font?
Yes. Red Hat Text is a variable font with a weight (300–700) axis.
Who designed Red Hat Text?
Red Hat Text was designed by MCKL.