Warna biru gelap melambangkan kesepaduan dikalangan penghuni kolej manakala warna biru laut menggambarkan keharmonian penghuninya. Gambaran bangunan menunjukkan keselesaan kemudahan yang terdapat di Kolej Cempaka. Paparan ombak biru melambangkan keunggulan kolej dibayangi keindahan tasik UNIMAS.
The dark blue in the Cempaka logo signifies unity among its residents while the light blue represents the harmonious atmosphere in the college. The building sillhouete signifies a comfortable student accommodation while the waves project an image of a beautiful establishment with a magnificent view of UNIMAS lake.
