diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 02610a2..011bbdf 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+### 1.5.4
+**2017-9-27**
+* default text now set to Regent Gray instead of Teal.
+
 ### 1.5.3
 **2017-9-27**
 * depreciated navy close icon, sidebars.
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
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--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.5.3
+1.5.4