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Varela font pairings

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

Sans Serif1 weightby Joe Prince
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Varela is a free sans serif typeface designed by Joe Prince, added to Google Fonts in 2011.

It comes in 1 weight.

It is the #401 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts.

Varela has a limited set of weights, so it is best used for headings or short text alongside a more extensive family.

Fonts that pair well with Varela

Design is how it works

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

HVarelaBDominemoderneditorial→

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

Built for the long run

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

HVarelaBSource Serif 4moderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Varela keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Source Serif 4's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Good things take time

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

HVarelaBLoramoderneditorial→

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

Stories worth reading slowly

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

HVarelaBOpen Sansmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Varela carries the headings, Open Sans handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Where craft meets code

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

HVarelaBRubikmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Varela carries the headings, Rubik handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

A field guide to good ideas

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

HVarelaBOutfitmodern→

Two sans serifs can work when they differ in structure: Varela carries the headings, Outfit handles text, and hierarchy comes from weight and size.

Try Varela in the pairing tool →

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Varela free for commercial use?

Yes. Varela 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 Varela?

Good matches for Varela include Domine, Source Serif 4, Lora and Open Sans. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Varela a variable font?

No. Varela is available as 1 static weight.

Who designed Varela?

Varela was designed by Joe Prince.