Smoke reads primarily as grey — a mid-grey with a blue-grey undertone rather than a warm or greenish tone. In direct natural light, particularly morning light, the blue undertone becomes more noticeable. In evening or warm artificial light, it settles toward a neutral mid-grey. It pairs best with cool whites (not cream), charcoal, and blue-green tones. If your room has warm yellows, reds, or honey timbers, Smoke can look slightly ashy — in which case Putty or Almond from the same Concert range might suit better.