Domine and Overpass font pairing
Serif headings with a sans serif body.
Good pairings feel inevitable. Great ones set the tone before a single word is read.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A strong pairing creates clear hierarchy while feeling like one consistent voice across every page. This paragraph is set in Overpass, while the headline uses Domine. Numbers like 0123456789, punctuation “quotes” — and ampersands & — reveal a lot about how two typefaces get along.
Look for contrast in structure and harmony in proportion: similar x-heights, compatible widths and a shared sense of rhythm. Bold text and italic text should feel natural, too.
Why this pairing works
A classic contrast: Domine's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Overpass's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens. Overpass ships in 9 weights, so you can build captions, buttons and emphasis without adding another family.
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Domine is a free serif typeface designed by Impallari Type, added to Google Fonts in 2012. It comes in 4 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
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Overpass is a free sans serif typeface designed by Delve Withrington, Dave Bailey and Thomas Jockin, added to Google Fonts in 2016. It comes in 9 weights with matching italics, and is a variable font with a weight axis.
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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Domine:wght@700&family=Overpass:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">h1, h2, h3 {
font-family: 'Domine', serif;
font-weight: 700;
}
body {
font-family: 'Overpass', sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;
line-height: 1.6;
}More pairings with Domine
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Frequently asked questions
Do Domine and Overpass go well together?
A classic contrast: Domine's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Overpass's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens. Overpass ships in 9 weights, so you can build captions, buttons and emphasis without adding another family.
Which font should be used for headings?
Use Domine for headings at weight 700, and Overpass for body text at weight 400. You can swap them in the pairing tool to compare.
Are Domine and Overpass free?
Yes — both are open-source fonts on Google Fonts and free for personal and commercial use.