Cool palettes — white, pale grey, slate, navy, teal, denim blue — are the most natural companions for Smoke. In a room with these elements, Smoke reads as a cohesive, anchoring neutral. Against warm tones (terracotta, ochre, warm timber), Smoke provides a cool contrast that can work as an intentional design effect. Ordering a fabric sample to assess it against your specific room is always the most reliable approach.