Grafclean vs Auro 555 vs Earthborn Claypaint compared
Three of our most popular breathable, fully tintable wall paints, compared side by side. All three let walls breathe and hold colour beautifully, but they do it in different ways. Graphenstone Grafclean is a washable mineral emulsion, Auro 555 is a plant based premium emulsion, and Earthborn Claypaint is a clay paint with exceptional breathability. Here is how they compare on the things that matter.
| Paint | GraphenstoneGrafclean Premium Matt | AuroAuro 555 Premium Emulsion (Colours) | EarthbornEarthborn Claypaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish | matt | matt | matt |
| Breathability (Sd) | 0.12 m (Good) | 0.1 m (Very good) | 0.02 m (Exceptional) |
| Scrub resistance | Class 1 | Class 2-3 | See data sheet |
| VOC | Trace / minimal | Trace / minimal | Trace / minimal |
| Preservatives | Contains CIT/MIT 3:1 (per 2018 MSDS) | Contains MIT (trace), BIT, sodium pyrithione | Contains BIT, CIT/MIT 3:1 |
| Microplastics | No (mineral or plant binder) | No (mineral or plant binder) | No (mineral or plant binder) |
| Greenshop eco score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Price per litre | £22.90/L | £19.00/L | £19.20/L |
Comparing 3 paints. Specifications from manufacturer data sheets, pricing as of 2026-07-10. See the full range at greenshoppaints.co.uk.
Our steer: for a washable, hard wearing colour finish that still breathes, Grafclean is our go to. For the softest, most vapour open finish on older or lime plastered walls, Earthborn Claypaint is hard to beat. Auro 555 sits between the two, a plant based premium emulsion with a very large colour range. We've run The Greenshop for over 25 years, so if you are not sure which suits your room, just ask.
