Typographic contrast adds dynamism and readability to the text in your interface. Here are 6 ways to create effective typographic contrast:
6 ways to create effective typographic contrast:
- 1. Size Contrast: There should be at least a 10pt difference between headings and subtext (e.g., 24pt heading, 14pt text)
- 2. Weight Contrast: Combination of bold headings and normal body text (e.g., 700 weight heading, 400 weight text)
- 3. Form Contrast: Sans-serif headings and serif body text or vice versa (e.g., Montserrat heading, Georgia text)
- 4. Color Contrast: Dark headings and lighter body text (e.g., 90% black heading, 70% black text)
- 5. Space Contrast: Tighter letter spacing in headings, more relaxed in text
- 6. Direction Contrast: Horizontal headings, vertical or slanted emphasis
Remember: Good typography makes your content not only readable but also engaging.