Are you using the X and Z keys? I just tested and they work for me.
BenJelter
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https://www.gbstudio.dev/docs/assets/backgrounds/
Definitely check out this page especially the stuff about autocoloring backgrounds and using mono backgrounds.
I use clip studio paint for 99% of what I do but I should say that sometimes I jump into aseprite because in that program you can edit tiles and have all of the same tiles update at the same time. Usually it's just to do something quickly and jump back.
To be completely honest with you I don't even pay attention to the color limitations. I just pick the color I want and make sure not to use too many colors per tile and allow the program to convert it to the closest gb color. I only adjust it further if it looks awful. I make the art in full color within the restrictions in clip studio and then export it in color if I can get away with it and then have gb studio autocolor it. I have an 8x8 grid enabled when doing this so I can easily count the colors within a tile. If I need to manipulate the palettes somehow I'm forced to hand paint the palettes onto the background which is a tedious process but unfortunately it's often necessary.



















