Texas Husband Wife Get Death Threats Over Color Their Home Photo 0

AUSTIN, Texas — A husband and wife here drew an unexpected wave of online fury after they painted their home a bright shade of purple and posted a photo of the finished work. What started as a simple home improvement project quickly turned into something far uglier, with strangers sending death threats over the choice of color.

The couple had shared the image on social media in mid-July, showing the newly painted exterior against the Texas sunlight. Neighbors and others who saw the post apparently took offense, claiming the hue clashed with the surrounding homes and lowered property values in the area. Comments soon escalated from complaints to outright threats, including messages that suggested violence against the homeowners.

Local authorities said they were looking into the matter after the family reported the threats. The couple told reporters they had no intention of repainting and described the reaction as over the top for what amounted to a personal decision about their own property. Police noted that online harassment of this kind had become more common in recent years, though few cases reached the level of explicit death threats.

The story gained some attention from local media outlets, with many residents expressing surprise that a paint color could spark such strong emotions. Some neighbors defended the couple’s right to choose, while others stuck by their original complaints about the look of the street. The family indicated they planned to keep a lower profile online for a while.