diff --git a/text/text_extras.go b/text/text_extras.go
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+package text
+
+// Plain creates a new text.Rich without any formatting segments.
+func Plain(text string) Rich {
+	return Rich{Content: text}
+}
+
+// SolidColor takes in a 24-bit RGB color and overrides the alpha bits with
+// 0xFF, making the color solid.
+func SolidColor(rgb uint32) uint32 {
+	return rgb | (0xFF << 24)
+}