Pretendard

Pretendard is a sans-serif font with a broad range of nine weights, from 100 through 900. Its single normal style keeps the system visually consistent, while the weight range allows text to move from light supporting copy to strongly emphasized headings. It may suit interfaces and layouts that need clear hierarchy without changing type styles.

Best suited for: Use Pretendard for interface labels, navigation, body text, headings, forms, dashboards, and editorial layouts with several levels of emphasis. Lighter weights can support secondary information, regular and medium weights can handle everyday reading, and heavier weights can help titles or key actions stand apart.

Design considerations: The nine-weight scale offers fine control, so avoid using every step without a clear reason. Establish a small hierarchy, such as regular text with semibold headings, then reserve the lightest and heaviest weights for specific roles. Because only the normal style is supplied, create contrast through weight, size, spacing, and layout rather than italics.

Pairing guidance: Pretendard can work with a serif font when longer reading passages need a different texture from interface or heading text. It can also pair with a restrained display face for emphasis, provided the contrast remains controlled. For a quieter system, combine it with another sans-serif that has fewer weights and distinct proportions.