diff --git a/soh/src/code/z_parameter.c b/soh/src/code/z_parameter.c
index a05cd2de2..756e445e9 100644
--- a/soh/src/code/z_parameter.c
+++ b/soh/src/code/z_parameter.c
@@ -6076,7 +6076,7 @@ void Interface_DrawTotalGameplayTimer(PlayState* play) {
             // Draw regular text. Change color based on if the timer is paused, running or the game is completed.
             if (gSaveContext.sohStats.gameComplete) {
                 gDPSetPrimColor(OVERLAY_DISP++, 0, 0, 120, 255, 0, 255);
-            } else if (gSaveContext.isBossRushPaused) {
+            } else if (gSaveContext.isBossRushPaused && !gSaveContext.sohStats.rtaTiming) {
                 gDPSetPrimColor(OVERLAY_DISP++, 0, 0, 150, 150, 150, 255);
             } else {
                 gDPSetPrimColor(OVERLAY_DISP++, 0, 0, 255, 255, 255, 255);