None to compare with Aura, BM can match any of SW's colors, no problem.At least they SHOULD be able to.

Why do you say none compare to Aura? What sets it apart in your mind? Application, appearance, durability?

This post was edited by snookums2 on Fri, Feb 1, 13 at 12:19

I have used Aura exclusively inside my home since trying it in 2007. I have used colors from BM's regular and affinity pallettes, and had 3 SW colors mixed in Aura. No issues.

Have you tried washing fingermarks, splatters off of it?

Sherwin Williams has introduced their Emerald paint to compete with Aura. I have not tried it yet.

A number of people who have used it say that it does not wash well even gently.

So its the colorants that do the color lock? Not something in the base? I was thinking of making my own full spectrum with artist acrylics in the Aura base (I consider this fun!).

here you go

Here is a link that might be useful: aura

So it sounds like a combination of both. I might just use their paints to mix instead. Would sure like to try something like that but I don't think I'd be up for re-painting a large area if the color fades away. Too late for the powder room!

This post was edited by snookums2 on Sat, Feb 2, 13 at 19:56

aura will not fade

"Rmerald is not even close."
Could you be more specific about why?

In the Sherwin Williams crossover booklet, Duration Home is listed next to BM Aura, so according to SW, Duration would be the most comparable paint. I used Duration to paint my bathroom without any problems. One thing I noticed is the finish won't leave marks from wiping dirt marks. I would use it again. I haven't tried Emerald yet.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sherwin Williams Duration Paint Review

Duration may br close but SW does not have the same colorant base as BM To kitchendetective, Aura is in a class by itself, I am not promoting it, it just is at this point.

Well, I do have a rep from SW that keeps calling me trying to get me to buy more from their store and he's constanly telling me to try the Emerald because it's just like Aura and it was made to compete with Aura. So, that is where I'm getting my information. I have used Duration Home and I can say in the matte sheen at least, that this paint is complete garbage. Also, I never liked the texture of Duration so I stay away from it. I paint mostly smooth drywall though. This won't be a factor if you have textured walls.

I can tell you, for a fact, from experience, that Emerald in in no way, not close,not in the same universe as Aura. It is nice enough paint, don't get me wrong, but for the price, I would pay the extra for Aura all day long.

I think it's in the same universe, but perhaps a different galaxy.

I'll accept that (:,)

Does anything from Dunn Edwards compare with Aura?

no, at this point in time there is no other paint on the market that compares equally