Source Sans 3 font pairings
Fonts that go with Source Sans 3 — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Source Sans 3 is a free sans serif typeface designed by Paul D. Hunt, added to Google Fonts in 2021.
It comes in 8 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #46 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Greek, Latin and Latin Extended characters.
With 8 weights, Source Sans 3 is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Source Sans 3
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
High-contrast Didone headlines over a calm humanist sans — the definitive editorial look.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Condensed, poster-like headings with an easy-going sans for everything else.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Bookish Baskerville authority paired with a contemporary, low-key body face.
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 Source Sans 3'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: Newsreader's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Source Sans 3'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 Source Sans 3's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
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How to use Source Sans 3 on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Source Sans 3 free for commercial use?
Yes. Source Sans 3 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 Source Sans 3?
Good matches for Source Sans 3 include Playfair Display, Oswald, Libre Baskerville and Bitter. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Source Sans 3 a variable font?
Yes. Source Sans 3 is a variable font with a weight (200–900) axis.
Who designed Source Sans 3?
Source Sans 3 was designed by Paul D. Hunt.