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HUMANIST SANS-SERIF FONT
Lato
Lato is a free humanist sans-serif from Google Fonts, with warm, semi-rounded letterforms. Its balanced design works well for body text, web, and presentations.
A quick look at Lato
Specimen
Lato was designed by Lukasz Dziedzic as a corporate typeface that also felt warm and friendly. Its semi-rounded details give it a humanist character, while the structure stays neutral enough for body text. The result is a versatile family that works across web, print, and slides.
Body Text / 18pt Regular
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Templates using the font Lato
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Best font pairs for Lato
Lato pairs well with Playfair Display for editorial contrast, Merriweather for easy reading, and Roboto for business decks.
EDITORIAL CONTRAST
Playfair Display + Lato
An elegant editorial look
Playfair Display's high-contrast serif headlines lean elegant and formal, while Lato's warm, semi-rounded body keeps the reading approachable. Playfair Display up top, Lato for the copy, a fit for wedding, portfolio, and editorial pages.
READABLE & WARM
Lato + Merriweather
Warm headings, easy reading
Lato's humanist sans headings pair with Merriweather's sturdy serif body, two faces built for calm, sustained reading rather than flash. A comfortable pairing for reports, whitepapers, and long articles.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE
Lato + Roboto
A clear, professional headline
Lato and Roboto are both neutral workhorse sans-serifs; Lato's slightly warmer, semi-rounded shapes lead the headings while Roboto's even body keeps long text plain. A safe pairing for business decks and corporate sites.
Alternatives to Lato
If you need an alternative to Lato, humanist sans-serifs like Open Sans, Roboto, and Source Sans offer the same warm, readable feel.
Open Sans
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