Urbanist font pairings
Fonts that go with Urbanist — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Urbanist is a free sans serif typeface designed by Corey Hu, added to Google Fonts in 2021.
It comes in 9 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
It is the #79 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.
With 9 weights, Urbanist is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.
Fonts that pair well with Urbanist
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Merriweather's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Urbanist'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: Roboto Slab's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Urbanist'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: Bitter's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Urbanist'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: Urbanist keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Fraunces'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: Urbanist 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.
Oleo Script is a display face with strong personality — use it big and sparingly.
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How to use Urbanist on your website
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Urbanist:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">font-family: 'Urbanist', sans-serif;Similar fonts to Urbanist
Frequently asked questions
Is Urbanist free for commercial use?
Yes. Urbanist 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 Urbanist?
Good matches for Urbanist include Merriweather, Roboto Slab, Bitter and Fraunces. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Urbanist a variable font?
Yes. Urbanist is a variable font with a weight (100–900) axis.
Who designed Urbanist?
Urbanist was designed by Corey Hu.