Just like the “no trespassing” signs, the purple paint is legally enforceable—you can get arrested for trespassing, even if you don’t know what it means. “Not enough people know about this.

SHREVEPORT, La. - If you see purple paint on a tree or a fence while you're out in the woods don't go past it because you could be trespassing. It's called the "purple paint law," also known as RS ...

If you see purple paint, stop walking. What your state's paint law means. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY Sat, May 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM UTC 2 min read ...

Her paint choice, "Approaching Storm" by Benjamin Moore, is a deep neutral purple with charcoal undertones and hints of plum. It is rich and sophisticated, with a subtle, understated quality.

Using the paint is akin to posting a "No Trespassing" sign, although not everyone knows what it means. So far, more than 20 states have a "purple paint law" in place, the Hudson Valley Post reported.

Ponder by Sherwin-Williams “I am obsessed with Sherwin-Williams’s Ponder and its ability to transform into just the right purple shade for any space—it can easily go from sweet to elegant.

But when it came to the shade of purple Garten wanted in her apartment library, she wasn't able to settle on just anything. "When I'm picking a color, it's like a thousand paint samples," Garten ...

ANSWER Yes, purple paint on a tree or post does indicate private property. It signifies no trespassing for outsiders who are hunting or fishing.

The “purple paint law” has been on the books for five years now, but in case you missed it, Indiana passed a law in 2018 that gives landowners one more tool to communicate the message, “No Trespassing ...