diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in b/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in
index f135b1ba4c..65aaa78b83 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/clearlooks.rc.in
@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ style "processor" = "small_text"
 {
 }
 
-style "ruler_label" = "small_bold_text"
+style "ruler_label" = "small_text"
 {
 	fg[NORMAL] = @light_text_on_dark
 }