diff --git a/home/shrc b/home/shrc
index 04ef6ed..2d59618 100644
--- a/home/shrc
+++ b/home/shrc
@@ -190,6 +190,7 @@ rakef() ### @- make the freakin' gem!
 
 alias 0x0.st="oxo"
 alias oshi.at="oshi"
+alias pastel='pastel -f' # why would i want to use a color utility without colors?
 alias rg="rg -M200"
 
 # enable colors {{{2