Shape color - Type on a path

Is there a way to keep the color on a shape when you use Type on a Path without making a new fill in the Appearance panel?
Thanks

Awesome.
I suppose I could just duplicate the layer then, and type on that. Then group.
Ctrl C, Ctrl F, type, select both layers, then Ctrl G
Good enough.
Thanks !

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