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BLACK 4.0 (or is it?) - The blackest black paint in the known universe
BLACK 4.0 (or is it?) - The blackest black paint in the known universe
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Black 4.0 (or possibly 3.0 in a very convincing disguise)
⚠️ A note before you buy (we respect you too much not to say this upfront)
One of our customers recently made a discovery: Black 4.0 may just be Black 3.0 wearing a new jacket and quietly hoping nobody notices.
The ruse, as it were, has been literally uncovered - as in, peel back the label and there's the old 3.0 one underneath. Now, if we're being generous (and we're trying to be), the most likely explanation is that Culture Hustle genuinely did upgrade their formula, but found themselves sitting on a stockpile of old 3.0 bottles. Being a small company that cares about waste, they thought: don't bin them, re-label them. And honestly? We applaud that instinct. We just wish they'd told us all. A tiny note on the label would have done it - something like "peek behind this and you'll understand how seriously we take minimising waste - but inside, we really did level up" 🤷♀️
If you bought a bottle from us before 28th April and you're feeling a little deceived, please get in touch. We've got commiserations and store credit ready for you.
If you'd still like a tub of this wonderful, possibly-still-3.0 paint - please go ahead. But do it fully informed.
Black 4.0 (we think) is the original, blackest, mattest acrylic paint on Earth - made by artists, for artists. This is the black that broke the internet, and we were specially invited by the art renegades at Culture Hustle to bring it to our shop. Honestly, how could we resist stocking the gothest paint known to man?
It absorbs 99–99.4% of visible light, turning objects into silhouettes, flattening detail into voids, and swallowing shadows whole. Pure visual drama in a bottle - no reflections, no compromises, no questions answered about which version you're actually holding.
I'm personally using Black 4.0 in the artwork and finishing touches for some of our made-to-order designs, so you'll be seeing its velvety darkness creeping into the collection soon. (I'm still using it. It's still wonderful. Even if it is a deceitful little pot.)
Perfect for: fine art, model making, cosplay, photography sets, spooky DIY projects - and any time you want blacker than black. Non-toxic and water-based, it's safe to use and deeply satisfying to play with.
At a glance:
- Black 4.0 by Culture Hustle (new label, debatable contents) - special collaboration (which we may mildly regret)
- Absorbs 99–99.4% of visible light
- The gothest, blackest black paint known to man
- Ultra-matte acrylic - water-based & non-toxic
- 150ml bottle - covers approximately 2–5m²
- Used in our made-to-order artwork & designs
- Perfect for art, models, cosplay & DIY magic
Size: 150ml | Finish: Ultra-matte | Coverage: ~2–5m² depending on surface
⚠️ Warning: May cause spontaneous goth feelings, dimensional rifts, or the overwhelming urge to repaint your entire existence.
Size Guide
Sizing varies a great deal, not only between manufacturers but also between different styles from the same manufacturer. We try and give you as much information as we can on the product descriptions. If we feel a particular style runs on the tight side, we'll let you know on the listing. You can then use the guide below to get a better idea of what size to choose. If you need any help or advise, just drop us an email or fill in the contact us form. You can also shop by Ladies Size here.

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The outer layer was peeled and underneath was another sticker saying black 3.0. Disappointed, feeling like I did not receive black 4.0.
Oh no! I'm so sorry about this! That's definitely not how it should be. Please could you get in touch at contact@katesclothing.com so we can raise this with Culture Hustle right away?
paint is very black as branded, but almost as thick as gel and no instructions for thinning. I tried air brushing with 1PA / 0.5mm, thinned probably 1:7~8 with still water, did not require flow improver. However even with 4 coats (all waited more than 6 hours in between), it wasn't as dark as hand painted ones. Would be great if it has some kind of instruction for airbrushing / thinning.
Thank you for such a detailed and helpful review! We love seeing how our community experiments with Black 4.0. You're right, it’s a thick, pigment-heavy formula designed for ultimate depth, so airbrushing can definitely be a bit of a science project. We’ll certainly take your feedback on board regarding thinning instructions for airbrush users. Knowing you still achieved a solid result brings us a lot of cheer! Thanks for the 4 stars and for sharing your ratios, it’ll help other creators too.