Sans Serif · Google Font

REM font pairings

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

Sans Serif9 weightsItalicsVariableby Octavio Pardo
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
100The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
200The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
600The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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REM is a free sans serif typeface designed by Octavio Pardo, added to Google Fonts in 2023.

It comes in 9 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #676 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.

With 9 weights, REM is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with REM

Ideas that travel well

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

HLoraBREMeditorial→

A classic contrast: Lora's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while REM's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Ideas that travel well

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

HSource Serif 4BREMeditorial→

A classic contrast: Source Serif 4's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while REM's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

The future of small business

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

HMerriweatherBREMeditorial→

A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while REM's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Stories worth reading slowly

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

HREMBBittermoderneditorial→

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

HREMBCrimson Textmoderneditorial→

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

Try REM in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is REM free for commercial use?

Yes. REM 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 REM?

Good matches for REM include Lora, Source Serif 4, Merriweather and Bitter. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is REM a variable font?

Yes. REM is a variable font with a weight (100–900) axis.

Who designed REM?

REM was designed by Octavio Pardo.