I just finished a maple table using Transtint dye . To get a true brown I used equal parts Dark Mission Brown (slightly green) and Brown Mahogany (slightly red).
I share this so others will not have to buy 4 bottles in search of something so apparently simple.
After 2 coats of shellac I followed with Cabot oil based pecan stain and the result is really good. The illusion of depth is a big plus.