Playfair Display + Source Sans 3

A classic editorial pairing that balances the high-contrast display serif of Playfair with the pragmatic readability of Source Sans 3.

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Meaningful Digital Experiences

We believe that typography is the foundation of digital design. It guides the reader's eye and establishes the brand's tone of voice immediately.

"Good typography helps people understand your message before they consciously notice the typeface."

Why this pairing works

Source Sans 3 has a slightly taller x-height and gentle curves that perfectly complement the sweeping serifs of Playfair Display.

Implementation

HTML

<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=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400..900;1,400..900&family=Source+Sans+3:ital,wght@0,200..900;1,200..900&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

CSS

:root {
  --font-heading: "Playfair Display", serif;
  --font-body: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

Font Details

Playfair Display

Heading • serif

View Playfair Display Details

Source Sans 3

Body • sans-serif

View Source Sans 3 Details

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